Topic 7 Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition - Substrates

The health status and disease require regular intake of appropriate quantity and quality of nutrients. All dietary components: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water are essential for balanced diet. Nutrients can be delivered
via enteral and parenteral route. Standard diets are suitable for most patients, while disease specific formulas or immunodiets has been modified to create optimal conditions for treatment and to increase nutritional status in aspect of disease
related disorders.