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Nutrition & Dietetics
Stephan C. Bischoff, Peter Austin, Kurt Boeykens, Michael Chourdakis, Cristina Cuerda, Cora Jonkers-Schuitema, Marek Lichota, Ibolya Nyulasi, Stephane M. Schneider, Zeno Stanga, Loris Pironi
Summary: This practical guideline by ESPEN provides concise information on the indications, contraindications, implementation, and monitoring of home enteral nutrition (HEN). It also serves as a resource for patients in need of HEN.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hong Yang, Ling Hou, Hong Mei Sun, Shu Hong Ye
Summary: In recent decades, there has been significant progress in the area of enteral nutrition, providing a variety of commercially available formulas for different diseases or patient conditions. However, there are few studies on the micronutrient compositions of adult enteral formulas in China. Most adult enteral formulas in the Chinese market are generally suitable for patients on long-term total enteral nutrition support, with FSMP formulas being more suitable than ENP formulas. The vitamin D, vitamin K, and iron content in these formulas should be appropriately increased according to the ESPEN micronutrient guideline.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Valeria Dipasquale, Ugo Cucinotta, Angela Alibrandi, Francesca Lagana, Vincenzo Ramistella, Claudio Romano
Summary: Tube feeding is an important treatment for children with neurological disabilities, improving their nutrition and feeding disorders. This study evaluated the outcomes of tube feeding in these children, showing improvements in weight, symptoms, and complications.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Daniel De Luis Roman, Eduardo Dominguez Medina, Begona Molina Baena, Pilar Matia-Martin
Summary: Oligomeric formulas are beneficial in improving nutritional therapy implementation for surgical patients with intestinal disorders and malabsorption. Early use of oligomeric formulas is more effective than intravenous fluid therapy in specific surgical patients, aiding in post-operative recovery.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marcin Folwarski, Stanislaw Klek, Agata Zoubek-Wojcik, Waldemar Szafranski, Lidia Bartoszewska, Krzysztof Figula, Marlena Jakubczyk, Anna Jurczuk, Zbigniew Kamocki, Tomasz Kowalczyk, Bogna Kwella, Przemyslaw Matras, Joanna Sonsala-Wolczyk, Jacek Szopinski, Krystyna Urbanowicz, Anna Zmarzly
Summary: FSMP is recommended for most patients on home enteral nutrition (HEN), but some patients do not receive sufficient protein and energy and fail to meet the recommended intake of certain vitamins and minerals. Understanding the available compositions of FSMP and the advantages of specific diets can help improve the implementation of nutritional recommendations.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cindy Steel, Heather Wile
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of enteral nutrition intolerance (ENI), management strategies for ENI symptoms, and factors considered when changing formulas to manage ENI. The survey found that dietitians in both adult and pediatric settings commonly use strategies such as medication assessment, elevating the head of the bed, and adjusting the infusion rate or feeding regimen to manage ENI symptoms. Dietitians also take into account different formula features, such as caloric density and protein form, when managing upper- and lower-GI symptoms.
NUTRITION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Emilaine Ferreira dos Santos, Vanessa Xavier de Melo, Suelen avila, Vitoria de Araujo Marques Dengo, Ana Laura Aristides Dall'igna, Daniella Domingues Dziedicz, Lize Stangarlin-Fiori, Maria Eliana Madalozzo Schieferdecker, Sila Mary Rodrigues Ferreira
Summary: This study compared the macronutrient and energy values of home-prepared enteral tube feeding analyzed in the laboratory with the same information calculated from labels and food composition tables. The results showed discrepancies between the values of macronutrients and energy analyzed in the laboratory and those calculated from labels and/or food composition tables. The study utilized chemometric methods such as principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) to analyze the data.
NUTRITION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Paolo Lionetti, Eytan Wine, Rinat Ran Ressler, Gerard J. Minor, Giles Major, Boutaina Zemrani, Frederic Gottrand, Claudio Romano
Summary: Children who require enteral nutrition often experience gastrointestinal symptoms. Fiber-containing enteral formulas can improve bowel function, promote healthy gut microbiota growth, and improve immune homeostasis. However, there is a lack of guidance in clinical practice.
EXPERT REVIEW OF GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elisabeth De Waele, Julie Roth Jakubowski, Reto Stocker, Paul E. Wischmeyer
Summary: Nutrition therapy is crucial for critically ill, surgical, burns, and oncology patients. While overfeeding may increase infection risk, morbidity, and mortality, permissive underfeeding is now practiced, leading to inadequate protein intake due to lack of concentrated protein solutions and fluid restrictions. Adequate protein provision is essential for acutely ill patients, and higher protein intake can improve outcomes. New solutions with higher protein levels in smaller volumes are being developed to address this challenge.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Juan B. Ochoa Gautier, Andrea Berger, Raghad Hussein, Maureen B. Huhmann
Summary: The study demonstrates that increasing protein intake while reducing carbohydrate intake appears to be safe and may have better clinical outcomes compared to conventional enteral formulas. However, the optimal amount of protein delivery in critically ill patients is still unclear and further research is needed to determine the causal effect of protein and carbohydrate intake on outcomes.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Danfeng Lu, Yue-Xin Wang, Shi-Tao Geng, Zunyue Zhang, Yu Xu, Qing-Yan Peng, Shao-You Li, Jian-Bo Zhang, Kun-Hua Wang, Yi-Qun Kuang
Summary: People living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH) often suffer from malnutrition, intestinal barrier dysfunction, and gut microbial imbalance. A 3-month pilot study was conducted on HIV-infected immunological nonresponders (INRs) who failed to reach normal CD4+ T-cell counts. The study found that supplementation with whole-protein enteral nutrition formula significantly increased CD4+ T-cell counts, improved intestinal barrier function and nutritional status, and increased gut microbiota diversity in HIV-infected INRs.
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Judy-April Murayi, Elizabeth Evenson, Debbie Verkin-Siebert, Miranda Fisher, Samantha Bartosiewicz, Morgan Baade, Kaylee Manville, Praveen S. Goday
Summary: The use of commercial formulas made with real-food ingredients for enteral nutrition in children has gained attention. This study investigated the relationship between formula thickness and formula delivery via feeding pumps, finding that thicker formulas were delivered in reduced volumes compared to thin formulas, potentially contributing to poor weight gain. Further research is needed to determine the optimal formula consistency for optimal delivery and caloric intake.
NUTRITION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Javier Echave, Paz Otero, Paula Garcia-Oliveira, Paulo E. S. Munekata, Mirian Pateiro, Jose M. Lorenzo, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Miguel A. Prieto
Summary: Seaweeds, a typical food in East-Asian cuisine, have been attributed with several beneficial health effects. Seaweed proteins contain various enzymes, glycoproteins, cell wall-attached proteins, red algae phycobiliproteins, lectins, peptides, or mycosporine-like amino acids, which show significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and other bioactivities. Understanding seaweed proteins and derived molecules is important for potential nutraceutical, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical applications.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Valeria Dipasquale, Antonella Diamanti, Chiara Maria Trovato, Domenica Elia, Claudio Romano
Summary: This article introduces a new tube feeding formula with real food ingredients and illustrates its application in pediatric patients through four clinical cases. The formula improves tolerance and feeding outcomes, and promotes family inclusion and mealtime engagement.
CURRENT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OPINION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Aileen Hill, Gunnar Elke, Arved Weimann
Summary: Nutritional therapy for critically ill patients should be tailored to individual patients, focusing on the phase of critical illness, metabolic tolerance, leading symptoms, and comorbidities. Personalized and disease-specific nutritional therapy in the ICU requires an interdisciplinary approach and frequent reevaluation for optimal clinical outcomes.
