Nutrition is an essential part of life, and the need for nutrition is often amplified by acute or chronic illness. Several studies indicate an estimated 30% to 50% of patients hospitalized in the US show signs of malnutrition, which can occur due to an imbalanced diet, impaired digestion or absorption of nutrition, or other medical conditions when metabolic requirements exceed intake. Malnutrition is a global problem, and studies have indicated that 40% of hospitalized elderly patients in Canada and nearly 40% of hospitalized patients in Europe suffer from malnutrition, which, if left unmanaged, can worsen morbidity, mortality, and health complications, in addition to extending hospitalization.

1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

2 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES 

3 RESEARCH PROCESS 

4 SCOPE & COVERAGE

5 REPORT ASSUMPTIONS & CAVEATS 

6 MARKET AT A GLANCE 

7 INTRODUCTION 

9 MARKET GROWTH ENABLERS 

10 MARKET RESTRAINTS

11 MARKET LANDSCAPE 

13 ORAL 

14 ENTERAL