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Tube feeding

  Tube feeding is one of the nutritional support which plays a significant part in the management of patients with poor voluntary oral intake.         There are many types of feedings.......... like,nasogastric,nasodeuodenal,& nasojejunal feeding ,tube feeding might be recommended if person have....cancer such ashead or neck.Neurological problem such as bowel obstructions.Trauma injury to diagestive tract. A healthy diet is essential for optimal wellness. Adiet which is high in protein and vitamins and minerals is given.foods are blend well and normally 6_7 feedings are given every after 2_3 hrs. The consistency of the feed is kept in the mind while preparing the blend diet so that it can easily flow through the tube .      Gerally fast recovery is seen in blend diet as there is no any issue of food taste and patients willingness to eat . The tube feeding diet is salt free &sugar free.avid highly processed foods and oily foods.