Tag: Dietary formula

According to the National Cancer Institute, a polymeric enteral nutrition formula is a nutritional drink containing whole proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that can be taken orally or via tube feeding. These formulas are the most commonly used for enteral nutrition, providing a complete and balanced diet for patients who cannot consume adequate nutrients orally but have a working gastrointestinal system.

The term 'elemental formula' has two completely different and valid meanings, depending on whether the context is chemistry or medicine. Without proper context, the phrase can lead to confusion, as it either represents the simplest ratio of elements in a compound or describes a specialized medical nutrient shake.