Fortisip
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| Nutritional value per 200ml | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 27% 246 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 38% 0.46 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 37% 0.48 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 34% 5.4 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 32% 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 31% 0.52 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 20% 80 μg |
| Vitamin B12 | 27% 0.64 μg |
| Choline | 20% 110 mg |
| Vitamin C | 33% 30 mg |
| Vitamin D | 11% 2.2 μg |
| Vitamin E | 25% 3.8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 13% 16 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 14% 182 mg |
| Copper | 60% 0.54 mg |
| Iron | 27% 4.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 11% 46 mg |
| Manganese | 43% 1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 12% 156 mg |
| Potassium | 11% 318 mg |
| Selenium | 31% 17.2 μg |
| Sodium | 8% 180 mg |
| Zinc | 33% 3.6 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| 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 ready-made milkshake style drink meant for consumption by people who cannot consume enough solid food to maintain a balanced diet and is also suitable for people with eating disorders. Fortisip is suitable for use as a sole source of nutrients 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. Expanding its range, Nutricia now offer fortisip in pudding formulations (forticreme), Fortisip Yogurt Style & Fortijuice; with some differences to vitamins and fats 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.
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Notes[edit]
- ^ The chocolate flavour has 0.6 g of fibre
References[edit]
- ^ "Fortisip fact sheet" (PDF). Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". 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.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Fortisip information page". EPG Health Media. Retrieved 2 July 2009.