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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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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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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