Table 3.

Selected adult enteral nutrition formulas [126]

Formula	Kcal/mL	Carbohydrate, g/L (% calories)	Protein, g/L (% calories)	Fat, g/L (% calories)	Comments
Impact	1.0	130 (53)	56 (22)	28 (25)	IED with arginine, glutamine fiber
Crucial	1.5	89 (36)	63 (25)	45 (39)	IED with arginine, hypertonic
Osmolite	1.06	144 (54)	44 (17)	35 (29)	Inexpensive, isotonic
Glucerna	1.0	96 (34)	42 (17)	54 (49)	Low carbohydrate, for diabetic patients
Nepro	1.8	167 (34)	81 (18)	96 (48)	Concentrated, for patients with renal failure

IED immune-enhancing diet