Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining overall health, supporting growth, and preventing
diseases. It involves the intake and utilization of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats)
and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) to meet the body's metabolic needs. Proper nutrition is
essential for energy production, immune function, and organ maintenance. In clinical settings,
patients who cannot consume adequate nutrients orally or may require Total Parenteral Nutrition
(TPN), a method of delivering essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream via intravenous
infusion. TPN provides carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, electrolytes, vitamins, and trace
elements to sustain metabolic functions. It is commonly used for patients with gastrointestinal
disorders, severe mal-absorption, or post-surgical complications. However, prolonged TPN use
carries risks such as infections, liver dysfunction, and metabolic imbalances. This abstract
highlights the importance of balanced nutrition and the role of TPN in clinical practice,
emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and individualized treatment to ensure optimal patient
outcomes.
Keywords: Nutrition, Feeding, Kidney, Anorexia, Osmolality, Financial, Sepsis,
Micronutrients, Parenteral feeding, Nutritional deficiencies
Publication date: 01/04/2026
https://www.ijbpas.com/pdf/2026/April/MS_IJBPAS_2026_10053.pdf
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.4.10053
