NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

TYPES OF DRINKS

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Introduction

Fluids help boost the body’ circulatory system. Nutritious fluids provide essential nutrients to the body.

Types of drinks

Texturized feed is the type of drink which provides vitamins, minerals, calories and proteins. It also
stimulates appetite and promotes healing.

High protein drink provides necessary proteins required by the body for growth and repair of tissues.

Low protein drinks e.g. Green drinks combined with fruit juices and purees from fruits like apples,
bananas and mango. May be prescribed for patients with kidney conditions.

Complan it is a fortified nutrition supplement providing protein and energy. It contains several vitamins
and minerals. May be prescribed for those with loss of appetite and weight loss.

Lactose free is the type of drink prescribed for people with lactose intolerant. It has the enzyme lactase
to breakdown the lactose.

Burns drink is a type of drink given to people with burns to provide proteins, calories, vitamins and
minerals. It supports the immune system and helps wounds heal faster.

Milk drink this is milk with high protein content for people with malnutrition. It stimulates appetite
besides providing proteins.

Ensure drink it is a nutritional drink for adults which provides essential vitamins, minerals, protein and
energy. It boosts appetite and weight gain.

Egg flip is a healthy nutritional drink made from sugar, egg and brandy. It helps to boost appetite and
usually prescribed for people with anorexia.

High energy milk is the type of milk prescribed for very ill patients so that they get energy. It has high
energy content.

Assignment

Read about quality control of food