Enteral Nutrition Guidelines

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What is the primary goal of enteral nutrition?

To deliver macro and micronutrients to maintain weight and body composition while reducing health risk (correct)
To provide a fixed amount of calories per day
To only provide carbohydrates to patients
To only provide proteins to patients

What is the percentage of carbohydrates in a standard nutritional formula?

60-65%
40-45%
70-75%
50-55% (correct)

What is the energy supply in kcal/kg/day required for weight maintenance?

15-20 kcal/kg/day
35-40 kcal/kg/day
25-35 kcal/kg/day (correct)
20-25 kcal/kg/day

What is the caloric density of a standard nutritional formula?

<p>1 kcal/mL (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended caloric amount for obese and malnourished patients?

<p>80-120% of average daily caloric requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enteral Nutrition Guidelines

Enteral nutrition aims to deliver the right amount of macro and micronutrients per day to maintain weight and body composition while reducing health risks.
The standard nutritional formula consists of:
- 50-55% carbohydrates
- 15-20% proteins
- 25-30% fat
The caloric density of the formula is 1 kcal/mL, which provides weight maintenance.
The energy supply required for weight maintenance is 25-35 kcal/kg/day.

Special Considerations

For obese patients, the actual caloric amount can range from 80-120% of average daily caloric requirements.
For malnourished patients, the actual caloric amount can range from 80-120% of average daily caloric requirements.

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This quiz covers the essential guidelines for enteral nutrition, including the recommended daily intake of macronutrients and micronutrients for weight maintenance and health risk reduction. Learn about the standard nutritional formula and caloric density required for optimal health.