“…The use of formulas with added nonprotein energy supplements, such as glucose polymers (GP) and/or medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), is a possible strategy to provide hypercaloric low-volume feedings (Raffles et al, 1983;Thureen and Hay, 1993;Puangco and Schanler, 2000;Romera et al, 2004). Supplementing standard formulas (Raffles et al, 1983;Puangco and Schanler, 2000) or breast milk (De Curtis et al, 1999;Fenton and Belik, 2002) by adding GP increases the osmolality of the feeds. Hyperosmolar feeds have been shown to empty from the stomach more slowly than isotonic solutions and are associated with an increased incidence of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastroesophageal reflux (Sutphen and Dillard, 1989;Salvia et al, 2001).…”