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  • Undernutrition
  • A solution of nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, trace minerals) can be delivered directly to the digestive tract through a thin plastic feeding tube. The tube may be inserted directly into the stomach or intestine through a small incision in the abdomen.

    (Courtesy of Dale Medical Products, Inc.)

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