Can You Put Your Own Food in a Feeding Tube? The Complete Guide to Blenderized Diets
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According to a 2016 survey, nearly 90% of pediatric patients with home enteral nutrition used blenderized tube feeding (BTF) to varying degrees. The practice of using homemade food in a feeding tube, known as a blenderized diet, is possible but requires strict adherence to safety and nutritional guidelines developed in partnership with a healthcare team.