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Method for providing nutrition to elderly patients

Inactive Publication Date: 2001-01-16
NESTEC SA
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Benefits of technology

An advantage of the present invention is that it provides a nutritional composition that is ready-to-use, nutritionally complete, and contains proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals in proportions appropriate for elderly patients.
Moreover, an advantage of the present invention is that it provides a calorically dense formulation that allows for increased energy and nutrition with a minimal amount of fluid. Uniquely, the composition of the present invention meets or exceeds U.S. RDA for vitamin and minerals in one liter. As a result, the composition of the present invention is appropriate for fluid-restricted patients and is designed to accommodate slower gastric emptying, which may be seen in the elderly.

Problems solved by technology

For instance, a reduction in the number of functioning cells and the resultant slowing of metabolic processes results in a decrease in caloric requirements among the elderly.
Also, the reduction in physical activity that generally accompanies aging further decreases energy requirements.
Merely decreasing the total caloric intake of an elderly patient may adversely affect the required nutrition of the patient.

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Nutritional support of elderly requires prevention, recognition and treatment of nutritional depletion that may occur with aging and illness. The methods of the present invention are designed specifically to provide nutritional support to elderly patients. In this regard, the composition of the present invention is designed to meet the energy needs of an elderly patient in a reduced volume.

The protein source of the present invention provides approximately 16% to 25% of the total calories of the composition. In an embodiment, the protein source is caseinate. In an embodiment, the protein source comprises at least 18% of the total calories of the composition. Relative to calorie needs, the elderly patient needs an increased amount of protein. Therefore, the composition of the present invention includes slightly higher protein levels than standard formulas to account for increased needs often found in the institutionalized elderly.

The inventors believe that the increased protein in the...

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Abstract

The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to the treatment and nutritional support of patients. More specifically, the present invention relates to providing nutrition to elderly patients.Americans greater than 65 years old were, at the turn of the century, 4% of the population; currently, they are greater than 12% of the population. Though only 12% of our population, the elderly account for greater than 40% of our acute hospital bed days, buy greater than 30% of all prescription drugs and spend 30% of our greater than 600 billion dollar health budget. Still further, it is estimated that in 2030, greater than 70 million Americans (1:5) will be over the age of 65, and the "over 85's" are expected to experience the highest percentage increase of all. The Merck manual, 16th edition, p. 2540.As the average age of the population increases, obtaining a better understanding of the unique aspects of aging in relation to nutritional needs and treatment is imperative....

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IPC IPC(8): A23L1/30A23L1/305A23L1/304A23L1/302A23L1/308A23L33/15A61K31/04A61K31/06A61K31/07A61K31/23A61K31/30A61K31/355A61K31/375A61K31/44A61K31/51A61K31/525A61K31/59A61K31/70A61K31/715A61K38/00A61P3/00A61P3/02
CPCA23V2002/00A23L33/115A23L33/15A23L33/16A23L33/17A23L33/21A61P3/00A61P3/02A23V2250/702A23V2250/71A23V2250/712A23V2250/714A23V2250/708A23V2250/704A23V2250/705A23V2250/1578A23V2250/1618A23V2250/161A23V2250/1642A23V2250/1592A23V2250/1588A23V2250/1598A23V2250/156A23V2250/1626A23V2250/54246A23V2250/1944A23V2250/1942A23V2250/211A23V2250/70A23V2250/30A23V2250/304A23V2250/0644A23V2250/0612
Inventor LIN, PAUL M.CHANG, SHEN-YOUNKRUZEL, CHRIS
Owner NESTEC SA
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