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DIETARY SUPPLEMENT , THERAPEUTIC
Definition:
A SPECIALLY FORMULATED PREPARATION (LIGUID, POWDER, OR PUDDING) GENERALLY CONTAINING PROTEIN, CARBOHYDRATE, AND FAT; MAY ALSO INCLUDE VITAMINS AND/OR MINERALS. THESE PREPARATIONS ARE CONSUMED OR ADMINISTERED INTERNALLY UNDER DIRECT OR INDIRECT MEDICAL SUPERVISION IN THE DIETARY MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC DISEASES, DISORDERS, OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE EXISTENCE OF ASSOCIATED NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IS ESTABLISHED BY MEDICAL EVALUATION. EXCLUDES ITEMS THAT ARE SOLELY VITAMINS AND/OR COMBINATIONS OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS. EXCLUDES BABY FORMULA PREPARATION AND FORMULA, INFANT FEEDING.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 88009 | U S DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
Federal Supply Class
Title
SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD S
Inclusions:
INCLUDES INFANT FOODS; POTATO CHIPS; PREPARED PIE AND CAKE FILLINGS.
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Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AFJF | SPECIFIC USE | DIETETIC |
| AGUD | SUPPLY PACKAGE TYPE | CASE |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | UNFLAVORED; INDIVIDUAL SERVING; PREPARE WITH WATER; PRIMARILY FOR TUBE FEEDING; CALORIES: 1 PER ML.; PROTEIN: 15-20% (PROVIDES AS FREE AMINO ACIDS WITH AT LEAST 30% BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS); FAT: 1-3% (ADEQUATE FAT TO PREVENT ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID) DEFICIENCY); CARBOHYDRATE: 75-85%; LACTOSE FREE; LOW RESIDUE; CALORIE: NITROGEN RATIO 120-180: 1; OSMOLALITY NOT TO EXCEED 650 MOSM/KG. WATER; VITAMINS AND MINERALS: 100% |
| AGXV | FOOD TYPE | POWDERED |