Question 1

is pediasure good for children?

Accepted Answer

Real food better: Pediasure is specifically designed to help increase the calories in children with failure to thrive (determined to be underweight by their physician).  Unless recommended by pediatrician, the best place for your child to get nutrition is whole healthy food choices.  Kids may not eat like we think they should, but they listen to their bodies and get what they need.  Model healthy habits - it helps!

Question 2

what would cause  low iron in child who drinks pediasure?

Accepted Answer

Needs other sources: Pediasure only contains a small amount or iron. The child must need iron from other sources in the diet. Pediasure only contains 15% of the days requirement for iron. Iron suppements can be used or foods containing more iron should be introduced in to the diet. Meats, fish and green leafy vegetables are good sources of iron.

Question 3

2 yr 1 mnths old weighs 24.8 lbs and is 34"in tall. is this healthy for her? she is on pediasure, do to her losing a pound or 2 at her last check up.

Accepted Answer

Growth Charts: Wondering if your 25 month old is in an appropriate growth range is a very common questions of all parents. The most important thing to consider is the trend of their growth on the growth charts. To see where your child is on the growth chart follow the link below:
http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/set2clinical/cj41c068.pdf
According to the chart, weight is ~ 25th %&amp; height is ~ 50th %

Question 4

i'm curious as to whether pediasure and carnations breakfast essentials is healthy for my 2 year old? he eats but in 6 months he has gained no weight

Accepted Answer

Not gaining weight: Pediasure is better for a 2 years old as it is a meal in itself as it contains the right balance of carbs, proteins and fats for a growing child.  If he is a picky eater the try to give him a glass of Pediasure with meals 3 times a day.  If his eating is not a problem then his doctor will do more of a work up if he continues not to gain weight.  I hope this helps.

Question 5

pediasure okay for adults?

Accepted Answer

I suppose: Pediasure is a dietary supplement that is designed to meet some of the nutrition need of growing kids. An adult could gain some benefit from its use, but would get similar benefit from less expensive products like Carnation Breakfast Essentials if a shake like drink is desired. I prefer a good steak balanced with a few sides, but that's just me.

Question 6

is pediasure enogh for my sons nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Supplement, yes: Pediasure is a reasonable supplement for nutritional purposes. Is it enough, no. Nutritional requirements vary greatly depending on the age of the child and whether there are any underlying medical conditions. Talk with your healthcare provider (some clinics have onsite nutritionists, too) to determine the best nutritional plan for your child.

Question 7

how many times we can use pediasure daily?

Accepted Answer

Pediasure: Pediasure is a nutritional supplement designed for occassional use in children when additional calories are needed.  It is intended to SUPPLEMENT, not REPLACE normal foods.  It is generally recommended that 1-2 cans be offered per day, in between meals.  Pediasure is high in sugar, and more frequent use may interfere with intake of regular foods/meals.

Question 8

pediasure can be used by adult of 23 years old?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Yes. But why would an adult want to take this expensive product when there are plenty of other alternatives for fluid hydration?

Question 9

whether pediasure can be used by adult of 23 years old?

Accepted Answer

Yes,but: There are other less expensive ways to gain the nutrients involved. The product is designed with kids in mind but the benefit to adults is similar.

Question 10

hi my son is three year 45 pound and 42 inches he is ok eater should i give him pediasure?

Accepted Answer

Dietary supplement: Pediasure is helpful for underweight children or children who cannot eat regular food in adequate quantity.   Focus on a balanced diet and enough ordinary milk intake and your child should thrive without Pediasure.

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