What is Enteral Formula for a Feeding Tube?
                                
                                
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                                According to the American College of Gastroenterology, enteral nutrition is necessary for individuals who cannot maintain adequate nutritional intake by mouth. An enteral formula is a specially designed liquid diet delivered through a feeding tube directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to provide a patient with complete nutrition.