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.
12,361 Helpful Votes. A. A clear liquid diet consists of clear fluids such as juice without pulp, broth, popsicles (no fruit pieces), plain gelatin, tea and coffee without cream. Always check with your healthcare provider on the specifics about when and how long you need to be on a clear liquid diet.
You have been asked to go on a clear liquid diet for a screening or procedure. But what does it mean? In general, a clear liquid diet consists of clear liquids or foods that turn to liquids at room temperature. For example: water, broth, clear juices, tea/coffee. The purpose of clear liquid diet is mainly to provide rest to your gastrointestinal tract prior to a test or procedure such as colonoscopy.