Enternal composition for pediatric patients
US5549905A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/12
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and nutritional composition for providing nutrition to pediatric patients. The methods of the present invention are directed to pediatric patients with impaired nutrient absorption and/or reduced gastrointestinal tolerance. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a hydrolyzed protein source comprising approximately 12% of the total calories, a carbohydrate source and a lipid source comprising a mixture of medium and long chain triglycerides, wherein at least 55% of the lipid source are medium chain triglycerides.
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