Improved high protein liquid nutrition for patients with elevated wound healing requirements

摘要

The present invention provides a high protein liquid nutrition formula for patients with elevated wound healing requirements and a method for treating such patients. The high protein formula comprises per 1,000 Kcal: a protein source; a fat source; a carbohydrate source; a zinc source providing at least approximately 150% of the USRDA of zinc; a Vitamin C source providing at least approximately 500% of the USRDA of Vitamin C; a selenium source providing over approximately 100 mcg of selenium; a Vitamin A source providing at least approximately 145% of the USRDA of Vitamin A including a beta-carotene source providing at least approximately 2.0 mg of beta-carotene; and a source of thiamine providing at least approximately 200% of the USRDA of thiamine.