Tag: Polymeric formulas

As the most widely used type of enteral nutrition, polymeric formulas provide complete and balanced nourishment using intact protein, fat, and carbohydrates. This standard approach is suitable for many patients, from hospital settings to home care, who have a functional gastrointestinal tract but cannot meet nutritional needs orally.

According to the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), enteral nutrition is a liquid food mixture containing all the nutrients required to meet a patient's needs when they cannot eat sufficiently by mouth. Therefore, understanding what is considered an enteral formula is crucial for anyone involved in tube feeding or clinical nutrition.