Western Governors University (WGU) NURS2001 D440 Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science Practice Exam

When healing stomatitis, the mouth is sensitive and prone to irritation, so the goal is to minimize trauma while providing nutrients for repair. Soft, easy-to-chew foods reduce friction and injury to the inflamed mucosa, and keeping foods at room temperature helps avoid pain from extreme temperatures. A diet rich in protein supports tissue repair and immune function, and adequate calories supply energy for the healing process. For these reasons, the best choice is soft and easy to eat foods at room temperature with high protein and high calories.

Spicy and citrus foods can aggravate ulcers and sting the mucosa, alcoholic beverages irritate and dry the lining, and very hot foods can burn already sensitive tissue, making symptoms worse.