Total parenteral nutrition – Surgery MCQ

Which of the following is not a component of Total Parenteral Nutrition?

A. Amino acids
B. Fats
C. Vitamins
D. Fiber

Correct answer : D. Fiber

Components of total parenteral nutrition

• Total parenteral nutrition should provide both energy and other essential nutrients.
• Carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids provide energy.
• The other essential nutrients to be included are: minerals, vitamins and water.
• Dietary fiber is required only in case of enteral nutrition. It is not given as a part of parenteral nutrition.

Related reading: ESPEN (The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism): Guidelines on Parenteral Nutrition: Intensive care