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Good nutrition is important to everyone but crucial to those with disease-related malnutrition or recovering from surgery. The body will then be working extra hard to restore good health, thus increasing nutritional needs.
The nutrients needed to build body tissue and provide energy for bodily functions include: carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.
Normally these are provided by a balanced diet as a result of everyday eating and drinking. However, if a patient has a problem with their digestive system, it may be necessary for them to receive their nutrition in liquid form through a tube.
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Last Updated on Friday, 23 January 2009 14:17 |
