Enteral nutrition is a form of delivering nutrients directly to the digestive tract, bypassing the chewing and swallowing phase. It is most commonly administered through a nasogastric tube, nasojejunal tube, or gastrostomy.

This method provides proper nutrition to patients who have a functioning digestive tract but cannot consume food orally.

The choice of appropriate feeding method and type of preparations depends on the patient’s clinical condition and the expected duration of therapy.