supplemental feeding


feeding

 [fēd´ing] 1. the taking of food.2. the giving of food.3. in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as providing nutritional intake for a patient who is unable to feed self.artificial feeding feeding of a baby with food other than mother's milk.bottle feeding in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as preparation and administration of fluids to an infant via a bottle.breast feeding breastfeeding.enteral tube feeding in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as delivering nutrients and water through a gastrointestinal tube.forced feeding administration of food by force to those who cannot or will not receive it.intravenous feeding administration of nutrient fluids through a vein; see also intravenous infusion and parenteral nutrition.feeding procedures in the omaha system, any method of giving food or fluid, including breast, formula, intravenous, or tube.supplemental feeding a planned additional food or nutrient that is added to the usual diet, often as a powder, formula, or tablet.tube feeding see tube feeding.

supplemental feeding

Any dietary additive provided to patients to enhance their nutritional status.See also: feeding