MyTubeFeeding.ca | Nutrition and Tube Feeding Formulas
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Importance of good nutrition

Tube feeding is a way of providing nutrition to people who cannot eat and drink enough by mouth. There is a wide range of tube feeding formulas available to provide the nutrition your body needs. Learn more about nutrition and tube feeding formulas.

Why does good nutrition matter?

Types of formulas

There is a wide range of tube feeding formulas which may come in different types of packaging. Your healthcare professional will consider your unique needs when choosing a formula – this includes not only your nutrition needs but also the feeding method you are using at home.

Standard Formulas
COMPLETE NUTRITION FORMULAS WITH REAL FOOD INGREDIENTS
Semi-elemental/Peptide-based Formulas
Specialized Formulas
Modular Products

Formula packaging & hang time

Formula Packaging
FORMULA HANG TIME

Storing your formula at home

The following information is a general guide. The formula package or your healthcare professional may provide other instructions for your particular formula.

Liquid Formulas
Powdered Formulas
Common Questions and Answers about Formula Storage and Handling

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Nestlé Health Science has made every effort to include on this website only information that it believes to be accurate and reliable. This site contains information from a variety of sources including practice-based resources, guidelines from professional organizations, and experiences of healthcare professionals who have managed patients on home tube feeding. Information provided on this site is for education purposes. It is not intended to replace the advice or instruction of your healthcare professionals, or to substitute medical care. Contact a qualified healthcare professional if you have any questions regarding your tube feeding product, prescription and supplies, or if you have a specific question or issues about what is best for you as you manage your tube feeding at home.