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What is EnsureWhat is EnsureAll purpose nutritional supplement1 Cal/mlLow residue foodComplete balanced nutritionOral and tube feedTotal Nutrition and SupplementLactose and Gluten free
May be used for medical/ May be used for medical/ surgical problemssurgical problems
Convalescence from illness or injuryAcute or chronic illness where anorexia limits
food intakePreoperative preparationConvalescence from surgeryDebilitation due to problems of aging or
terminal diseaseSevere depression or anorexia nervosaChemotherapy / radiation therapy
Nutrient distribution of EnsureNutrient distribution of EnsurePer serving of
230ml% of calories
Calories, kcal 230 -
Proteins, g 8.48 14.8
Carbohydrate, g 31.2 54.3
FOS, 9 1.92 1.7
Fat, g 7.7 29.2
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Feature Benefits80% sodium and calcium caseinates20% soy protein
High quality protein to meet the needs of most patients
Calorie:Nitrogen ratio=169:1
Protein sparing for tissue repair and growth
Gluten –free Eliminates risk of gluten intolerance
Protein
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Feature Benefit
74% corn syrup and maltodextrin
Readily digested and absorbed
26% sucrose Provides sweetness for palatability
Lactose –free Eliminates risk of lactose –induced diarrhea
Carbohydrate
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Feature Benefits
Fats:Combination of high oleic sunflower, soy oil and coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fatty acid, easy to digest, dose not contribute cholesterol, rich in essential fatty acid (linoleic acid)
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Feature BenefitOsmolality of 466 mosm/kg H20; Osmolarity of 395 mosm/L
Reduces risk of osmotic-induced diarrhea
Low renal solute load(326 mosm/L)
Reduces stress on the kidney especially for the elderly who may have reduced renal function
Low residue Can be used when a low residue feeding is required for a clean bowel
Complete and balanced nutrition. 100% RDI’s met in 2000 kcal
Will provide patient with a balanced nutritional feeding fortified with ultratrace minerals
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Feature BenefitAvailable in delicious vanilla flavour
Enhances compliance
Good miscibility Avoid loss of nutrients
Research Clinical studies to support safety and efficacy
ServingsServings6 scoops (53.4g) of powder in 190 ml to
make 230ml A 400g tins yields approx seven and
half 230ml servings
Feeding techniqueFeeding technique
OralTube