Method for providing nutrition to elderly patients
USRE37020E · kind E · reissue
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.
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