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Functions of Carbohydrates
Provide energy; spare protein Prevent ketosis Absorb water to increase fecal bulk Decease intestinal transit time Slow gastric emptying Lower serum cholesterol level Delay glucose absorption
Functions of Proteins
Tissue growth and repair Component of body framework and body fluids Regulation of fluid balance Regulation of acidbase balance Detoxification of harmful substances Formation of antibodies Transportation of fat and other substances in blood Provide energy when carbohydrate intake is inadequate
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Functions of Fat
Provides energy Provides structure Insulates the body Cushions internal organs Necessary for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
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Intermittent feedings
Delivered at regular intervals using gravity for instillation or a feeding pump to administer the formula over a set period of time Might also be given as a bolus, using a syringe to instill the formula quickly in one large amount