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RESEARCH PRODUCT

The Use of Polyols in Pediatrics

G. Erdmann

subject

medicine.medical_specialtyCalorieParenteral nutritionChemistrymedicinePhysiologyMalabsorption syndromesCaloric intakeAmino acid solutionSurgery

description

Children have a high demand of sugars or similar substances. These ought to be tolerable and easily utilized, furthermore palatable if given by mouth, and apt to supply a sufficient caloric intake. Often, carbohydrates are used as the only source of calories for ill children, e. g. in case of acute disturbances of the intestinal tract (caused by infection or incompatibility of food ingested, by malabsorption syndromes etc.) and in stress situations.

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-46191-0_35