Fortisip
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| Energy | 1,250 kJ (300 kcal) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36.8 g | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sugars | 13.4 g < 0.05 g | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dietary fibre | 0 g[a] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11.6 g | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturated | 1.2 g | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monounsaturated | 7 g | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Polyunsaturated | 3.4 g 0.65 g 2.75 g | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 g | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Water | 156 ml | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[2] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[3] Source: [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fortisip is a therapeutic food manufactured/produced by Nutricia. It is a readymade milkshake style drink for special medical purposes. Intended for the dietary management of patients with or at risk of developing disease related malnutrition, suitable for oral or tube feeding use. Fortisip is suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition when taken as directed by a medical professional for most people over 6 years of age, but it contains no fibre.
Fortisip contains proteins and the vitamins, minerals and trace elements needed for a nutritionally complete diet.[4] Each 200 ml Fortisip bottle provides 300 Kcal (1260 kJ). It does not contain gluten or lactose, making it suitable for people with coeliac disease or lactose intolerance. It is not suitable for people with galactosemia, or as a partial source of nutrition for children under the age of 3.
Fortisip is available in neutral, apricot, mocha, vanilla, strawberry, orange, banana, tropical fruits, chocolate and caramel flavours. Whilst Fortisip compact comes in 8 varieties, neutral is not considered a real flavour and therefore Fortisip compact collectively comes in seven flavours.
It is also offered in a 'Compact Fibre' Version to offer a greater fibre intake across a person's diet, along with a 'Compact Protein' Version to offer increased protein intake across the diet. Expanding its range, Nutricia now offer fortisip in pudding formulations (forticreme), Fortisip Yogurt Style & Fortijuice; with major differences to nutritional content contained in the different styles.
The high sugar content can cause accelerated tooth decay in frail elderly patients.[citation needed] These patients should have preventive dentistry in conjunction with Fortisip.
See also
Notes
- ^ The chocolate flavour has 0.6 g of fibre
References
- ^ "Fortisip fact sheet" (PDF). Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". FDA. Archived from the original on 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Food and Nutrition Board; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium (2019). Oria, Maria; Harrison, Meghan; Stallings, Virginia A. (eds.). Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium. The National Academies Collection: Reports funded by National Institutes of Health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (US). ISBN 978-0-309-48834-1. PMID 30844154. Archived from the original on 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ "Fortisip information page". EPG Health Media. Retrieved 2 July 2009.