Tube feed formulations and methods for using same

摘要

Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided.

主权项

1. A tube feed formulation comprising:
at least five different whole food components; a source of vitamins or minerals; a source of protein; a source of carbohydrate; a source of fat; and the tube feed formulation has a caloric density of 0.5 to 0.8 kcal per ml and an osmolality up to 400 mOsm/kg water.