Influence of nutrient delivery on gut structure and function

Bragg, L.E.; Thompson, J.S.; Rikkers, L.F.

Nutrition 7(4): 237-243

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0899-9007
PMID: 1802212
Document Number: 380146
The influence of nutrient delivery on gut structure and function are reviewed. Topics covered include intestinal metabolic activity and nutrient requirements, factors affecting mucosal growth, effects of starvation, parenteral feeding and intraluminal nutrients on the mucosa, effects of supplementation with specific nutrients and clinical implications of enteral/parenteral feeding.

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