Nutritional therapy should be considered when the
BMI is o18.5 kg/m2.
Diarrhoea and/or malabsorption are no
contraindication to EN, because:
_ Diarrhoea does not prevent a positive effect of
oral nutritional supplements or TF on nutritional
status.
_ Enteral and parenteral nutrition (PN) have
similar effects in such patients.
_ Enteral nutrition has a positive impact on stool
frequency and consistency.