Abstract
Objective: To evaluate enteral feeding formulas for diabetic patients. Materials: Data provided by Industry. Methods: Comparative reference values from LARN, composition of standard normoenergetic formulas, dietary guidelines for either healthy subjects or diabetic patients. Results: The formulas for diabetic patients had normal energy and protein content. Available carbohydrates were low in one diet while fructose is always present. The monounsaturated fats were high in one formula, the polyunsaturated ones in the others. Linoleic acid occurs in significant amounts. Mineral and vitamin concentrations were higher in one product than in the other two. The energy needed to cover LARN varied depending on the nutrient considered, but was generally
| Translated title of the contribution | Evaluation of enteral feeding formulas for diabetes/impaired glucose tolerance |
|---|---|
| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 18-25 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Rivista Italiana di Nutrizione Parenterale ed Enterale |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
- Anatomy
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
- Nutrition and Dietetics