Nutritional product for trauma and surgery patients

Claim 2

A liquid nutritional product comprising: a protein system comprising by weight about 20-30% lactalbumin hydrolysate, about 60-70% partially hydrolyzed sodium caseinate, and about 8-14% L-arginine, supplemental L-arginine providing about 1-3% of the total calories in the nutritional product; and a lipid system having a ratio of linoleic acid to alpha linoleic acid in the range of about 3.5:1 to about 5.5:1, said nutritional product having a caloric density in the range of about 1.2 to 1.5 kcal/ml and a calorie to nitrogen ratio of about 112:1 to about 145:1.

Claim 3

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 1 wherein the nutritional product has a caloric density of about 1.3 kcal/ml.

Claim 4

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 1 wherein about 18-24% of the calories are provided by protein, about 20-30% of the calories are provided by lipids, and about 46-62% of the calories are provided by carbohyd-rates.

Claim 5

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 2 wherein about 18-24% of the calories are provided by protein, about 20-30% of the calories are provided by lipids, and about 46-62% of the calories are provided by carbohydrates.

Claim 6

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 1 wherein the lipid system comprises by weight about 35-55% canola oil, about 30-50% medium chai-n triglycerides and about 5-35% corn oil.

Claim 7

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 2 wherein the lipid system comprises by weight about 35-55% canola oil, about 30-50% medium chain triglycerides and about 5-35% corn oil.

Claim 8

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 3 wherein the lipid system comprises by weight about 35-55% canola oil, about 30-50% medium chain triglycerides and about 5-35% corn oil.

Claim 9

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 4 wherein the lipid system comprises by weight about 35-55% canola oil, about 30-50% medium chain triglycerides and about 5-35% corn oil.

Claim 10

A liquid nutritional product according to any one of claims 1-8 further comprising hydrolyzed corn starch as a carbohydrate source.

Claim 11

A liquid nutritional product comprising: (a) a protein system which provides about 18-24% of the calories provided by the product, said protein system including (i) partially hydrolyzed protein and (ii) supplemental L-arginine in an amount sufficient to provide about 1-3% of the total calories provided by the product; (b) a lipid system which provides about 20-30% of the calories provided by the product, said lipid system having a ratio of linoleic acid to alpha linoleic acid in the range of about 3.5:1 to about 5.5:1; and (c) carbohydrates which provide about 46-62% of the calories provided by the product, the product having a caloric density in the range of about 1.2 to 1.5 kcal/ml a calorie to nitrogen ratio of about 112:1 to about 145:1, and having the following amino acid profile: ______________________________________ AMINO ACID g/100 g protein ______________________________________ Histidine 1.7-2.4 Isoleucine 4.1-5.1 Leucine 7.9-12.5 Lysine 5.5-9.4 Methionine 2.1-2.9 Phenylalanine 3.5-4.9 Threonine 3.9-5.3 Tryptophan 1.1-2.0 Valine 4.8-6.5 Alanine 2.9-4.4 Arginine (Includes inherent arginine) 9.0-14.5 Aspartic Acid 6.5-10.00 Cystine 0.7-2.2 Glutamic Acid 17.5-20.5 Glycine 1.5-1.9 Proline 6.5-9.0 Serine 4.8-5.1 Tyrosine 3.7-5.1. ______________________________________

Claim 12

A liquid nutritional product comprising: (a) a protein system which provides about 18-24% of the calories provided by the product, said protein system including (i) partially hydrolyzed protein and (ii) supplemental L-arginine in an amount sufficient to provide about 1-3% of the total calories provided by the product; (b) a lipid system which provides about 20-30% of the calories provided by the product, said lipid system having a ratio of linoleic acid to alpha linoleic acid in the range of about 3.5:1 to about 5.5:1; and (c) carbohydrates which provide about 46-62% of the calories provided by the product, the product having a caloric density in the range of about 1.2 to 1.5 kcal/ml a calorie to nitrogen ratio of about 112:1 to about 145:1, and having the following amino acid profile: ______________________________________ AMINO ACID g/100 g protein ______________________________________ Histidine 1.7-2.4 Isoleucine 4.1-5.1 Leucine 7.9-12.5 Lysine 5.5-9.4 Methionine 2.1-2.9 Phenylalanine 3.5-4.9 Threonine 3.9-5.3 Tryptophan 1.1-2.0 Valine 4.8-6.5 Alanine 2.9-4.4 Arginine (Includes inherent arginine) 9.0-14.5 Aspartic Acid 6.5-10.00 Cystine 0.7-2.2 Glutamic Acid 17.5-20.5 Glycine 1.5-1.9 Proline 6.5-9.0 Serine 4.8-5.1 Tyrosine 3.7-5.1. ______________________________________

Claim 13

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 10 wherein said product has the following fatty acid profile: ______________________________________ FATTY ACID % Total Fatty Acids ______________________________________ Linoleic (18:2ω6) 19-24 α-Linolenic (18:3ω3) 3.5-12 Caprylic (8:0) 18-26 Capric (10:0) 10.2-15.5 Lauric (12:0) trace-0.4 Myristic (14:0) trace-0.7 Palmitic (16:0) 4.0-7.2 Stearic (18:0) trace-1.9 Oleic (18:1ω9) 20-55 Arachidic (20:0) trace-0.6 Eiosenoic (20:1ω9) trace-0.6 Others trace-10. ______________________________________

Claim 14

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 10 wherein the product has a caloric density of about 1.3 kcal/ml.

Claim 15

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 11 wherein the product has a caloric density of about 1.3 kcal/ml.

Claim 16

A liquid nutritional product according to claims 10 wherein the product has viscosity of not greater than 55 cps.

Claim 17

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 11 wherein the product has a viscosity of not greater than 55 cps.

Claim 18

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 12 wherein the product has a viscosity of not greater than 55 cps.

Claim 19

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 13 wherein the product has a viscosity of not greater than 55 cps.

Claim 20

A liquid nutritional product according to one of claims 10-17 further comprising a source of dietary fiber.

Claim 21

A liquid nutritional product comprising (a) a protein system comprising by weight about 20-30% lactalbumin hydrolysate, about 62-68% partially hydrolyzed sodium caseinate, and about 8-12% L-arginine, supplemental L-arginine providing about 1-3% of the total calories in the nutritional product; (b) a lipid system comprising by weight about 35-45% canola oil, about 35-45% medium chain triglycerides, and about 10-30% corn oil, the lipid system providing a ratio of linoleic acid to alpha linoleic acid in the range of about 3.5:1 to about 5.5:1; and (c) a carbohydrate system comprising hydrolyzed corn starch, the nutritional product having (i) a caloric density of about 1.3 kcal/ml, (ii) a caloric distribution such that about 18-24% of the calories are provided by proteins, about 20-30% of the calories are provided by lipids and about 46-62% of the calories are provided by carbohydrates, (iii) the nutritional product has a viscosity of not greater than 55 cps, and (iv) a calorie to nitrogen ratio of about 112:1 to about 145:1.

Claim 22

A liquid nutritional product comprising (a) a protein system comprising by weight about 20-30% lactalbumin hydrolysate, about 62-68% partially hydrolyzed sodium caseinate, and about 8-12% L-arginine, supplemental L-arginine providing about 1-3% of the total calories in the nutritional product; (b) a lipid system comprising by weight about 35-45% canola oil, about 35-45% medium chain triglycerides, and about 10-30% corn oil, the lipid system providing a ratio of linoleic acid to alpha linoleic acid in the range of about 3.5:1 to about 5.5:1; and (c) a carbohydrate system comprising hydrolyzed corn starch, the nutritional product having (i) a caloric density of about 1.3 kcal/ml, (ii) a caloric distribution such that about 18-24% of the calories are provided by proteins, about 20-30% of the calories are provided by lipids and about 46-62% of the calories are provided by carbohydrates, (iii) the nutritional product has a viscosity of not greater than 55 cps, and (iv) a calorie to nitrogen ratio of about 112:1 to about 145:1.

Claim 23

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 19 further comprising carrageenan.

Claim 24

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 20 wherein a quantity of said product sufficient to provide 1,500 kcal will provide at least 100% of the U.S. RDA of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Niacin, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iodine, Copper, Zinc and Iron.

Claim 25

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 21 wherein a quantity of said product sufficient to provide 1,500 kcal will provide at least 100% of the U.S. RDA of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Niacin, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iodine, Copper, Zinc and Iron.

Claim 26

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 20 further comprising beta carotene.

Claim 27

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 21 further comprising beta carotene.

Claim 28

A liquid nutritional product aocording to claim 22 further comprising beta carotene.

Claim 29

A liquid nutritional product according to claim 23 further comprising beta carotene.