Tag: Sip feeds

According to the National Institutes of Health, enteral nutrition is the preferred method of feeding over parenteral nutrition whenever the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is functional. Enteral nutrition by mouth, or Oral Nutritional Support (ONS), uses specialized liquid formulas or supplements consumed orally to help individuals meet their nutritional needs.

Malnutrition is a significant concern, affecting an estimated 20-60% of hospitalized patients across various settings. To combat this, **enteral nutrition can be given orally** as a highly effective intervention, often referred to as Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS), to help individuals meet their dietary requirements using a functional gastrointestinal tract.