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Calorically dense nutritional composition

US6849595B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2001
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 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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