# Discreet Nutritional Support Packs The 'Tubie' Provides Support for Those Who Require Tube Feeding By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutritional-support References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/08/15/normalizing-nutritional-support/) Those who require nutritional support via tube feeding often have to deal with the somewhat awkward equipment that's [stored in a backpack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyon-backpack), so the 'Tubie' is designed to help make it a far more ergonomic experience. The 'Tubie' works by packing all the essential equipment into a discreet pack that is [worn on the waist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluidlogic-gpr50) in order to provide the optimal treatment at all times. The 'Tubie' nutritional support pack is the design work of Cindy Sjöblom and features a waistband that is crafted from an elastic polymer that's breathable and comfortable for all-day wear. The device can be controlled via the user's smartphone in order to ensure that control is always possible wherever they are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Discreet Nutritional Support Packs:** The Tubie provides a more comfortable and convenient solution for those who require tube feeding. - **Ergonomic Tube Feeding Equipment:** The Tubie offers an ergonomic design that improves the overall experience of tube feeding. - **Smartphone-controlled Nutritional Support:** The Tubie's smartphone control feature allows users to have greater control over their nutritional support. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Devices:** The medical device industry can explore incorporating ergonomic designs in tube feeding equipment. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers can adopt discreet nutritional support packs like the Tubie to enhance patient comfort. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop smartphone-controlled solutions for managing nutritional support. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tube Feeding Meal Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pediatric-blended-meals.md) - [Accessible Garment Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-eeze-patches.md) - [Plant-Based Tube Feeding Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-farms.md) - [Mechanical Posterior Support Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-back-support.md) - [Customizable Expansion Traveler Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nectrum-wingpack.md) - [Portable Travel-Friendly Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ine-nutrition-1.md) - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md) - [Wearable Bodily Support Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pum-soft-exoskeleton.md) - [Travel-Ready Infant Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byheart-anywhere-pack.md)