Parenteral nutrition (PN) diet - NBM
This document is part of the ACI Diet Specifications for Adult Inpatients. It is not to be used for patient education.
Aim
To ensure no food is supplied to patients receiving enteral feeding only.
Characteristics
No food or beverages supplied.
Indications
Patients receiving complete nutritional support from parenteral feeding.
Nutritional adequacy
Not applicable.
Precautions
No water jug to be left at bedside.
Paediatrics
Suitable for use in paediatrics.
Specific menu planning guidelines
| Allowed | Not allowed | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot main dishes | None | - |
| Sauces, gravies | None | - |
| Starchy vegetables / pasta / rice | None | - |
| Vegetables | None | - |
| Soups | None | - |
| Sandwiches | None | - |
| Salads, dressings | None | - |
| Breads, cereals | None | - |
| Spreads | None | - |
| Hot breakfast choices | None | - |
| Fruit | None | |
| Yoghurt | None | - |
| Desserts | None | - |
| Milk and cheese | None | - |
| Beverages | None | - |
| Biscuits | None | - |
| Miscellaneous | Parenteral feeding support only | - |
References
- Dietitians Association of Australia. Nutrition manual. 8th ed. Canberra: DAA; 2009.
- American Dietetic Association. Nutrition care manual. Chicago: ADA; 2009.