Compared with enteral products, oral nutrition supplements generally contain more of which macronutrient to improve palatability?

• A. Carbohydrates
• B. Vitamins
• C. Protein
• D. Fat

Answer: (A)

Oral nutrition supplements are designed to be easy to consume and pleasant to taste. To boost palatability, manufacturers commonly increase carbohydrate content, especially added sugars, because sweetness strongly enhances flavor acceptance and helps mask other ingredients. Carbohydrates also provide ample energy per volume, supporting a tasty, energy-dense product. Fats and proteins can affect texture and fullness and aren’t added primarily to improve flavor, while vitamins are micronutrients, not macronutrients. So carbohydrates are the macronutrient most often raised in oral nutrition supplements to improve palatability.