High protein nutritional support - more important than energy?


Despite the majority of healthy individuals often consuming protein in quantities in excess of requirements, studies have demonstrated that protein and micronutrient intakes in many patients are sub-optimal, particularly those in hospital and other care settings.

In this article, Anne Holdoway discussess the importance of high protein oral nutritional supplements and enteral tube feeds.


High protein nutritional support

Author: Anne Holdoway, BSc RD MBDA, Specialist Dietitian and Chair - Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group of the BDA


You may also be interested in

COPD model

High protein Oral Nutritional Supplements in hip fracture patients

Articles | Frailty & Disease Related Malnutrition | Robyn Collery
15 mins
COPD model

Reducing hospital admissions: the role of enteral feeding

Clinical Papers | Frailty & Disease Related Malnutrition | Hannah Cook
10 mins
COPD model

Nutrition in geriatrics - a look at the ESPEN guidelines

Recorded webinars & presentations | Frailty & Disease Related Malnutrition | Prof. Tommy Cederholm
30 mins
x