Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Carbohydrate doai
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1998-07-09
1999-08-31
Nutter, Nathan M.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Carbohydrate doai
514167, 514251, 514458, 514424, 514602, 514641, 514702, 514725, 514773, 514775, 514776, 514777, 514780, 514782, 514904, 514905, 426607, 426608, A01N 4304, A01N 4500, A01N 4360, A01N 4308
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active
RE0362883
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.
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Chang Shen-Youn
Kruzel Chris
Lin Paul M.
Nestec Ltd.
Nutter Nathan M.
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