ReviewGastroenterology research2019
Basics of Blenderized Tube Feeds: A Primer for Pediatric Primary Care Clinicians.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Dietary management and feeding considerations of pediatric aerodigestive and upper gastrointestinal motility disorders.Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition · 2026Guideline
- The effect of blended tube feeding compared to conventional formula on clinical outcomes in adults: A systematic review.Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia · 2026Pooled it
- Enteral Feeds: Benefits and Drawbacks Associated with Blenderized Feeds and Commercial Formulas-A Narrative Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- State-of-the-art review of blenderized diets-Status and future directions.Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition · 2025Review
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- Blenderised Tube Feeds vs. Commercial Formula: Which Is Better for Gastrostomy-Fed Children?Nutrients · 2022Article
- Transition to peptide-based diet improved enteral nutrition tolerance and decreased healthcare utilization in pediatric home enteral nutrition.JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition · 2022Article
- Outcomes of Blenderized Gastrostomy Feeding in Children at Rouen University Hospital.Pediatric health, medicine and therapeutics · 2022Article
- Blenderized tube feeding for children: an integrative review.Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo · 2021Review
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Abstract
Blenderized tube feeding (BTF) is defined as the use of blended foods and liquids given directly via the feeding tube. This form of tube feeding lost popularity with the introduction of commercial enteral formulas in the 1970s; however, society's recent focus on more natural foods has led to a reemerged interest in blenderized feeds. BTF is particularly popular among the pediatric population for a variety of reasons. Many patients and families choose BTF because of its perceived health benefits, intolerance to commercial feeding formulas, or psychosocial reasons. Despite its increasing use, the current literature on the prevalence, safety and outcome of BTF is limited. In this review, we discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of blenderized tube feeds. We also review clinical application pearls for pediatric primary care clinicians. It is important for these clinicians to have a basic understanding of blenderized formulas in order to support families that are interested in this reemerging food practice.
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