Food modification versus oral liquid nutrition supplementation.
Oral liquid nutrition supplements (ONS) are widely used in community, residential and healthcare settings. ONS are intended for individuals whose nutrient requirements cannot be achieved by conventional diet or food modification, or for the management of distinctive nutrient needs resulting from specific diseases and/or conditions. ONS appear to be most effective in patients with a body mass index of <or=20. Studies are needed to evaluate the clinical and functional efficacy of food-based versus ONS nutrition interventions.
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