Fortisip

Fortisip

Nutritional value per 200ml
Energy	1,250 kJ (300 kcal)
Carbohydrates	36.8 g
Sugars lactose	13.4 g < 0.05 g
Dietary fibre	0 g
Fat	11.6 g
Saturated	1.2 g
Monounsaturated	7 g
Polyunsaturated omega−3 omega−6	3.4 g 0.65 g 2.75 g
Protein	12 g
Vitamins and minerals Vitamins Quantity %DV† Vitamin A equiv. 27% 246 μg Thiamine (B1) 38% 0.46 mg Riboflavin (B2) 37% 0.48 mg Niacin (B3) 34% 5.4 mg Pantothenic acid (B5) 32% 1.6 mg Vitamin B6 31% 0.52 mg Folate (B9) 20% 80 μg Vitamin B12 27% 0.64 μg Choline 20% 110 mg Vitamin C 33% 30 mg Vitamin D 11% 2.2 μg Vitamin E 25% 3.8 mg Vitamin K 13% 16 μg Minerals Quantity %DV† Calcium 14% 182 mg Copper 60% 0.54 mg Iron 27% 4.8 mg Magnesium 11% 46 mg Manganese 43% 1 mg Phosphorus 12% 156 mg Potassium 11% 318 mg Selenium 31% 17.2 μg Sodium 8% 180 mg Zinc 33% 3.6 mg
Other constituents	Quantity
Water	156 ml
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. Source:

Fortisip is a therapeutic food manufactured/produced by Nutricia. It is a readymade milkshake style drink for special medical purposes. Intended for the dietary management of patients with or at risk of developing disease related malnutrition, suitable for oral or tube feeding use. Fortisip is suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition when taken as directed by a medical professional for most people over 6 years of age, but it contains no fibre. {{Citation needed}}

Fortisip contains proteins and the vitamins, minerals and trace elements needed for a nutritionally complete diet. Each 200 ml Fortisip bottle provides 300 Kcal (1260 kJ). It does not contain gluten or lactose, making it suitable for people with coeliac disease or lactose intolerance. It is not suitable for people with galactosemia, or as a partial source of nutrition for children under the age of 3.

Fortisip is available in neutral, apricot, mocha, vanilla, strawberry, orange, banana, tropical fruits, chocolate and caramel flavours. Whilst Fortisip compact comes in 8 varieties, neutral is not considered a real flavour and therefore Fortisip compact collectively comes in seven flavours.

It is also offered in a 'Compact Fibre' Version to offer a greater fibre intake across a person's diet, along with a 'Compact Protein' Version to offer increased protein intake across the diet. Expanding its range, Nutricia now offer fortisip in pudding formulations (forticreme), Fortisip Yogurt Style & Fortijuice; with major differences to nutritional content contained in the different styles.

The high sugar content can cause accelerated tooth decay in frail elderly patients. These patients should have preventive dentistry in conjunction with Fortisip.

See also

• Therapeutic food
• Dietary supplement
• Nutrition disorder

External links

• Information about Fortisip