Methods and products to provide oral nutritional care to subjects with dementia

摘要

The present invention provides food products, nutritional programs, and methods for meeting nutritional needs of subjects with dementia and related cognitive disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides a food product comprising a reversibly sealed container and a soup, wherein the soup is in the container and comprises a total volume of 200-2000 mls, a vegetable or meat component, 300 to 2500 calories, a macronutrient caloric distribution comprising: 20-80% fat, 10-45% protein, and 10-65% carbohydrate, about 2% to about 40% medium chain triglycerides, omega 3 fatty acids in an amount of 100 to 2000 mg and less than 20 solid food particles having a volume greater than about 20 cm3. Such food products, when administered to affected subjects, can positively impact (i) nutritional status; (ii) quality of life; (iii) disease course; (v) the demand for assistance from a care giver; (vi) subject compliance with a nutritional plan using the food product, and (vii) ease of monitoring compliance by the caregiver for verification.

主权项

1. A product comprising a reversibly closable container and a soup, wherein the soup is in the container and has:
a. a total volume of 200 to 2000 ml; b. at least one of a vegetable component and a meat component; c. 300 to 2500 calories; d. a macronutrient caloric distribution that is: i. 20% to 80% fat; ii. 10% to 45% protein; and iii. 10% to 65% carbohydrate; and iv. about 2% to about 40% medium chain triglycerides; e. one or more antioxidants in a total amount of at least 100 mg equivalents of vitamin C by free radical scavenging activity (FRSA) per 200 ml or per 300 calories; f. optionally omega 3 fatty acids in an amount of at least 100 mg; and g. optionally a means for extending the stability of the product.