title: Solving the problem of weight control for tube-fed patients.
abstract: Many patients requiring an enteral tube feed have low energy requirements or are overweight, with some patients gaining weight on as little as 1200 kcal/day. Most standard tube feeds supply 1500-2000 kcal/day. This has previously created a problem for dietitians and clinicians as giving a reduced volume to lower the energy supply has often resulted in the feed being incomplete with respect to vitamins, minerals and trace elements. A new feed, Fresubin1000 Complete, has been specially developed to overcome these difficulties. One litre supplies all nutrient requirements, including fibre, and only 1000 kcal. It is presented in a convenient, easy-to-use, pre-filled bag, the EasyBag. Fresubin1000 Complete is ACBS approved.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kemp
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D005526:Food, Formulated / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*