Calorically dense nutritional composition
US6200950A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides an enteral composition and method for providing nutrition to metabolically stressed patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition has an increased caloric density of approximately 1.4 to 1.8 kcal/mL. The enteral composition includes a peptide based protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source.
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