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.
Consult your doctor to discuss your dietary needs prior to surgery. A clear liquid diet is made up of liquids and foods that turn to liquid at room temperature. A liquid is considered clear if when you hold it up to the light, you can see through it. Apple juice, for example, is a clear liquid, while milk is not.