ArticleNutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition2022
Nutrition and preparation of blenderized tube feeding in children and adolescents with neurological impairment: A scoping review.
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- Nutritional and Microbiological Aspects of the Formulations and the Impact of Home Enteral Nutrition Therapy Use on Patients' Quality of Life.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Observational
- Mitigating Feeding Disorders and Malnutrition in Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Narrative Review.Indian pediatrics · 2025Review
- From Ancient Enemas to Tube Feeding, II: Clinical Outcomes and Future Directions Surrounding Commercial Versus Food-Based Formulas in Critical Illness.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses · 2025Review
- From Ancient Enemas to Tube Feeding, I: History, Administration, and Nutritional Composition of Commercial Versus Food-Based Formulas in Critical Illness.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses · 2025Review
- Homemade blenderized tube feeding improves gut microbiome communities in children with enteral nutrition.Frontiers in microbiology · 2023Article
- Nutrition and preparation of blenderized tube feeding in children and adolescents with neurological impairment: A scoping review.Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition · 2022Article
- Blenderised Tube Feeds vs. Commercial Formula: Which Is Better for Gastrostomy-Fed Children?Nutrients · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe use of homemade tube feeding formula has become increasingly popular for children requiring enteral nutrition. This project aimed to investigate nutrition and preparation of blenderized tube feeding in the field of children and adolescents with neurological impairment.
methodsA scoping review was performed using established methodologies. In January 2021, we searched PubMed, Embase, CINAHL Complete, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and gray literature to identify relevant articles. MAJOR
findingsTwenty-two papers were included describing the composition of food items, preparation procedures, and food safety. No randomized controlled trials and only a few prospective studies were included. A broad variety of food items from all food groups and many examples of recipes were presented. Most recipes provided 1.0 kcal/ml but tended to contain less energy and nutrients than expected, which could be due to preparation issues, such as sieving and the high viscosity of the blend. Preparation requires a commercial-grade household blender and diligence to ensure thorough household hygiene for adequate food safety.
conclusionsThis review revealed practical experience in the nutrition and preparation aspects of blenderized tube feeding but minimal empirical evidence. Multiple examples of the composition of food items and preparation procedures for blenderized tube feeding were found, but uncertainty regarding the ideal composition or preparation was also exposed. The future of blenderized tube feeding would benefit from clinically tested recipes that include an evaluation of nutrients, viscosity, and microbial contamination, as well as the effect of the food's appearance and scent on the target group.
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