A comparison of three defined formula diets in normal volunteers

Defined formula diets, shown to be clinically effective in separate trials, have never been compared in the same subjects under identical controls. The intent of this study was to determine which one of three diets, (Vivonex, Flexical, or Precision LR) was most effectively absorbed and utilized. Sto...

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Published inThe American journal of clinical nutrition Vol. 30; no. 10; pp. 1655 - 1660
Main Authors McCamman, S, Beyer, PL, Rhodes, JB
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.10.1977
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Defecation
Diet - standards
Dietary Carbohydrates - analysis
Dietary Fats - analysis
Feces - analysis
Female
Food Analysis
Gastrointestinal Diseases - diet therapy
Humans
Lipids - analysis
Male
Middle Aged
Minerals - analysis
Nitrogen - analysis
Nitrogen - metabolism
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Summary:Defined formula diets, shown to be clinically effective in separate trials, have never been compared in the same subjects under identical controls. The intent of this study was to determine which one of three diets, (Vivonex, Flexical, or Precision LR) was most effectively absorbed and utilized. Stool weight and frequency, nitrogen balance and fecal fat, ash and moisture were measured. In addition, subjective comments were recorded regarding overall acceptability and ease of preparation. Statistically significant differences were found only in total stool weight. The data imply that the underlying disease state of the patient, the individual's response to the diet, the composition, cost, availability, and storage requirements of the diet must be taken into consideration when selecting a low residue formulation.
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ISSN:0002-9165
1938-3207
DOI:10.1093/ajcn/30.10.1655