Abstract

SILVA, Diana e et al. ENTERIC NUTRITION AND FOOD FOR SPECIFIC MEDICAL PURPOSES IN PEDIATRIC AGE: CURRENT REALITY. Acta Port Nutr [online]. 2021, n.26, pp.54-59.  Epub Jan 10, 2022. ISSN 2183-5985.  https://doi.org/10.21011/apn.2021.2608.

The use of enteral nutrition plays an important role in the recovery of the malnourished child or adolescent, or at risk of malnutrition. Intended with this publication, the generic description of the main issues related to enteral nutrition, where some aspects related to the state of nutrition and pathology of children and adolescents are highlighted and reference is made to the indications, methodology of enteral nutrition intervention and complications. These are important points for the decision to start an enteral nutrition program and to choose the most appropriate formula for each situation.

Keywords : Pediatric age; Enteral nutrition.

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