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Is Pediasure Mixed With Milk Advisable For A 21 Month Old Child?
Question: Hi,
My son is 21 months old. Can we give him pediasure mixed with milk ?
Currently we are giving Junior Horlicks Stage 1.
His height, weight and growth is normal.
My son is 21 months old. Can we give him pediasure mixed with milk ?
Currently we are giving Junior Horlicks Stage 1.
His height, weight and growth is normal.
Brief Answer:
Junior horlicks is a better option
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Both Junior Horlicks and Pediasure are supplementary drink to meet the proper nutrition and promote growth.
The amount of fat per gram of mixture is more than requirement in pediasure. Except for fat, other contents like carbohydrates, proteins per serving is almost same in both. Both the drinks also contains the adequate amount and number of minerals which are required for this age group.
Each serving of pediasure is of 38 gram and junior horlicks is of 30 gram but the calorie value provided by per gram of mixture is almost same in both.
The caloric requirement of body should be met properly from each content like carbohydrate, protein and fat in a balanced proportion. Both the product claims that percent daily values are based on 2000 calories diet but the percentage of calorie provided by fat in pediasure is more.
Junior horlicks has a traditional malt flavour which is liked by most of the children.
You are already giving your son Junior Horlicks and his growth is normal. So I would suggest you to continue with the same with milk. Keep checking his growth on growth chart at a frequent interval and give him home food in 4-5 servings with snacks and fruits in between.
I will be glad to answer if you have any further query.
Regards
Junior horlicks is a better option
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Both Junior Horlicks and Pediasure are supplementary drink to meet the proper nutrition and promote growth.
The amount of fat per gram of mixture is more than requirement in pediasure. Except for fat, other contents like carbohydrates, proteins per serving is almost same in both. Both the drinks also contains the adequate amount and number of minerals which are required for this age group.
Each serving of pediasure is of 38 gram and junior horlicks is of 30 gram but the calorie value provided by per gram of mixture is almost same in both.
The caloric requirement of body should be met properly from each content like carbohydrate, protein and fat in a balanced proportion. Both the product claims that percent daily values are based on 2000 calories diet but the percentage of calorie provided by fat in pediasure is more.
Junior horlicks has a traditional malt flavour which is liked by most of the children.
You are already giving your son Junior Horlicks and his growth is normal. So I would suggest you to continue with the same with milk. Keep checking his growth on growth chart at a frequent interval and give him home food in 4-5 servings with snacks and fruits in between.
I will be glad to answer if you have any further query.
Regards
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