How to take care of your nutrition
12:39 - 10 July , 2023
Definition:
Supply of nutrients through a tube.
Commercial formulas can be:
- Semi-elemental or oligomeric.
- Elemental.
- Modular.
- Specialized.
Indications:
- When the total caloric requirement of the patient is not covered orally.
- When there is malnutrition.
- Severe dysphagia.
- Functional digestive tract.
Types of formulas:
- Commercial.
- Handmade.
Goal:
Provide nutritional support to patients who cannot eat orally, covering all their nutritional requirements.
Handmade formulas:
They are prepared with natural foods such as natural fruit juices and purees, warm eggs, vegetable oil, rice cereal, oat cereal, calcium caseinate, cornstarch atole, and honey.
Note:
The doctor and/or nutritionist will make the most convenient indications for the patient.
Parental nutrition
Definition:
Supply of nutrients through a vein.
Note:
This type of nutrition is prepared at the ABC Medical Center’s Mixing Center by a specialist chemist. The doctor and/or nutritionist will make the most convenient indications for the patient.
Nutrition & Obesity Center
Nutritional Counseling
In our Nutrition & Obesity Center, you can request personalized nutritional counseling services to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
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