Tag: Specialized nutrition support

According to the National Institutes of Health, specialized nutrition support is vital for patients who cannot meet their nutritional needs through oral intake. Special feeding techniques refer to a range of medical methods used to provide nutrition when normal eating is not possible, safe, or sufficient due to various health conditions.

According to the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), up to 50% of hospitalized patients in the United States suffer from malnutrition, highlighting the critical need for advanced dietary interventions. Specialized nutrition support is a medical intervention that provides nutrients to patients who cannot eat or absorb food adequately through normal oral intake.