Malnutrition: evaluating the effectiveness of supplements

Abstract

This article explores the effectiveness of oral nutritional supplements through a literature review. A literature search was performed throughout various medical databases and one article was selected for a critical appraisal. The study focused on the use of high-energy, low-volume supplements for people living in care homes who are at risk of malnutrtion or who are already manourished. The methods and conclusions of the study are then scrutinised. This article recommends further research to be carried out into the type and volume of supplements needed and the implementation of evidence-based practice.

Avaliação e intervenção nutricional em transplante cardíaco: relato de caso

“…De acordo com a diretriz nacional, a terapia nutricional oral deve ser recomendada após a identificação do risco nutricional ou desnutrição combinada com evidência de baixa aceitação alimentar e/ou perda de peso, com alto nível de evidência 10 . A suplementação oral está indicada em pacientes que não conseguem atingir suas metas nutricionais por meio da dieta oral exclusiva, com aceitação menor que 75%, por um período superior a 72 horas, casos de desnutrição ou risco nutricional e situações de hipercatabolismo, com gasto energético aumentado 11 .…”

Nutrition education with or without oral nutrition supplements has contrasting effects on nutrition status in older adults: A randomized controlled study

“…ONSs are clinically effective in the management of disease‐related malnutrition 7–9 . ONSs are multinutrient products, which increase oral nutrition intake and provide a variety of macronutrients and micronutrients in liquids or semisolids 10 . ONSs are commonly used in nutrition when a traditional diet is not sufficient to satisfy the body's needs.…”

“… 7 , 8 , 9 ONSs are multinutrient products, which increase oral nutrition intake and provide a variety of macronutrients and micronutrients in liquids or semisolids. 10 ONSs are commonly used in nutrition when a traditional diet is not sufficient to satisfy the body's needs. In addition, ONSs can include complete nutrition and can be used as the sole source of nutrition.…”