Question

Alice is fed through a gastric tube. She has developed a pressure wound and needs extra protein to support wound healing. The registered dietitian has ordered an extra liquid protein supplement to be added to the tube feeding formula. This is an example of _____ formula classification.

Answer 1

Modular formula classification.

Step-by-step explanation:

Modular protein supplement is a formula classification used to increase the protein or amino acid intake of people who cannot naturally feed through their mouth; we can also say they are nutritionally compromised.

Answer 2

modular

Step-by-step explanation:

The addition of extra liquid protein supplement to the tube feeding formula of Alice is an example of modular formula.

A modular formula consists of a deficient food supplements that is specifically rich in a particular macronutrient such as protein, carbohydrate, etc.

The supplements in modular formula are usually in liquid from and are introduced into the tube feeding formula of a patient undergoing tube feeding.

In this case, the macronutrient in the liquid food supplement being given to Alice is protein.