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Table 3 Selected adult enteral nutrition formulas [126]

From: Nutrition and metabolism in burn patients

Formula

Kcal/mL

Carbohydrate, g/L (% calories)

Protein, g/L (% calories)

Fat, g/L (% calories)

Comments

Impact

1.0

130 (53)

56 (22)

28 (25)

IED with arginine, glutamine fiber

Crucial

1.5

89 (36)

63 (25)

45 (39)

IED with arginine, hypertonic

Osmolite

1.06

144 (54)

44 (17)

35 (29)

Inexpensive, isotonic

Glucerna

1.0

96 (34)

42 (17)

54 (49)

Low carbohydrate, for diabetic patients

Nepro

1.8

167 (34)

81 (18)

96 (48)

Concentrated, for patients with renal failure

  1. IED immune-enhancing diet