verb (used with object), imitated, imitating. 1. to follow or endeavor to follow as a model or example: to imitate an author's style; to imitate an older brother. 2. to mimic; impersonate: The students imitated the teacher behind her back.
Clear Liquid Diet. Background: A clear liquid diet consists of most liquids you can easily see through like water, broth and plain gelatin. These are liquid at body temperature, easily digested and leave no residue in your intestinal tract. A clear liquid diet should not be continued for more than 3-5 days, as it cannot provide you with adequate calories and nutrients, and should not be tried without physician supervision.
Now that you know what foods are included in a clear liquid diet, follow it as long as your doctor has ordered. Do not use this as a diet for losing weight, as this protocol does not provide enough calories to sustain proper nutrition and energy for longer periods of time.