Calorically dense nutritional composition
US6849595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2021 |
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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