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Nutritional Supplement Drink
Definition 1
A calorie-dense nutritional supplement drink containing a variety of vitamins and minerals. Nutritional supplement drink contains vitamin A, vitamin C, D, E and K, calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, biotin, phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, chloride and choline. In addition, this drink contains protein, fiber and fa, including omega-3 fatty acids. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A nutritional drink that may help people who cannot get everything they need in their diet from foods and other drinks. It may be taken by mouth or given through a small tube inserted through the nose into the stomach or the small intestine. It may also be given through a small tube that is put into the stomach or intestinal tract through an opening made on the outside of the abdomen. Ensure is a type of dietary supplement. (NCI Dictionary)