Why are nutritional supplements important?
By Ritika Samaddar in Nutrition And Dietetics , Dietetics
Feb 03 , 2015 | 1 min read
- To complement the diet with nutrients that may be lacking in sufficient amounts to provide maximal benefit.
- To provide a select nutrient or combination of nutrients to support a specific body function.
- Nutritious drinks are beneficial if patients are unable to manage meals
- Nutritional supplementation help patients get the micronutrients also needed to maintain strength, prevent body tissue from breaking down, rebuild tissue, heal wounds, fight infection and recover from surgery.
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