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Transitioning from Parenteral Nutrition: Steps to Successes! - NHIA

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Peptide –based<br />

• Malabsorption, maldigestion, Impaired gastrointestinal function and/or symp<strong>to</strong>m of GI<br />

in<strong>to</strong>lerance<br />

• Easily digested forms of carbohydrate, protein and fat<br />

• Protein: free amino acid and peptides<br />

• Carbohydrate: mono-, di- and oligosaccharides.<br />

• Fat: Medium chain triglycerides<br />

• Fiber-free, low residue, low fat<br />

• Low-lac<strong>to</strong>se<br />

Disease Specific<br />

• Cus<strong>to</strong>mized <strong>to</strong> meet needs of patients with specific diseases.<br />

• Diabetes formulas: <strong>to</strong> help manage blood glucose levels compared <strong>to</strong> standard products<br />

• Unique carbohydrate blend including slowly digesting carbohydrates<br />

• Renal formulas: <strong>to</strong> help minimize complications such as uremia, fluid overload, and<br />

elevated serum electrolytes<br />

• Energy dense ( 2.0 kcal/ml) <strong>to</strong> support fluid restrictions<br />

• Modified electrolytes and micronutrients

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