abstract |
A method for providing long-term, tube-fed nutrition to a patient in need thereof. More particularly, the provision of methods and compositions for providing long-term nutrition to elderly patients. Protein sources comprising 14-20% of the product on a calorie content basis, carbohydrate sources comprising 10-45% of the product on a calorie content basis, and 30-45% of the product on a calorie content basis A dietary fiber source that provides 10-25 g per liter of composition and includes both soluble and insoluble fiber, and a dietary fiber source in which at least 25% by weight of the fiber is soluble, and composition 100 kcal Containing 8.0 to 18.0 μg of chromium and minerals and vitamins that meet government regulations, 50% or more of the protein source is whey protein, and the fat source is 40 to 60% by weight of monounsaturated fatty acid. 0.4 to 2.0% by weight of EPA, and a composition comprising 1.1 g or less of saturated fatty acid per 100 kcal of the composition. [Selection figure] None |