Which Mode of Feeding Makes Use of the Gastrointestinal Tract Through Oral or Tube Feeding?
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According to medical professionals, when the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is functional but oral intake is inadequate, the preferred method of providing nutritional support is called enteral feeding. This mode of feeding makes use of the gastrointestinal tract, either through consuming food orally or via a tube. Unlike parenteral feeding, which bypasses the gut entirely, enteral feeding supports the body's natural digestive processes and has several clinical advantages.
