Nestle's Boost® Kid Essentials 1.0 is a nutritionally complete drink specially designed for children ages 1-13 to provide essential vitamins and mineral, 237 calories, and 7.1 grams of protein in each single ready-to-serve Brik Pak. It is rich in calcium to help bones grow strong, and may be used orally as a delicious drink or as a tube feeding.
Benefits:
- 25 essential vitamins and minerals per serving
- 237 cal/237ml
- 7.1 grams protein/237ml
- Use as oral or tube feeding
- Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry
- Child-friendly packaging in ready-to-serve Brik Paks
- Available by the Each (single serving 237 ml) Brik Pak and by the Case of 27 Brik Paks
- Lactose-free, Gluten-free, Low-residue, Kosher
Features-At-A-Glance:
- kcal/mL: 1.0
- Caloric Distribution (% of kcal):
- Protein: 12%
- Carbohydrate: 54%
- Fat: 34%
- Protein Source: sodium and calcium caseinates (milk), whey protein concentrate
- NPC:N Ratio: 185:1
- MCT:LCT Ratio: 21:79
- n6:n3 Ratio: 8.9:1
- Osmolality (mOsm/kg water):
- Vanilla: 550
- Chocolate: 600
- Strawberry: 570
- Free Water: 84%
- HCPCS Code: B4160
- Meets or exceeds 100% of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for protein and 25 key vitamins and minerals in 1000 ml (4.2 Brik Paks) for children ages 1 to 8 and 1500 ml (6.3 Brik Paks) for children ages 9 to 13.
Appropriate for these diets:
- lactose-free
- gluten-free
- low-residue
- kosher
100% of the DRI for children 4-8 years of age for Vitamin K is provided in 1500 ml.
Not for individuals with galactosemia
Not For Parenteral Use
For the Nutritional Management of:
- Failure to Thrive/Growth Failure
- Children with Special Health Needs
- Gluten Intolerance/Celiac Disease
- Inadequate Oral Intake
- Lactose Intolerance
- Reduced Appetite
Other Product Applications:
- Pre/post surgery
- Injury/trauma
- Chronic illness
- Malnutrition
- Increased energy needs
- Weight maintenance
Nutrition Panel for Boost Kid Essentials 1.0:
- Nutrient: 237ml (1 Brik Pak)
- Calories: 237
- Total Fat (g): 9
- Sodium (mg): 130
- Sodium (mEq): 5.7
- Potassium (mg): 270
- Potassium (mEq): 6.9
- Total Carbohydrate (g): 32
- Protein (g): 7.1
- Vitamin A (IU): 650 (Includes Vitamin A activity from beta carotene)
- Vitamin C (mg): 30
- Calcium (mg): 280
- Iron (mg): 3.3
- Vitamin D (IU): 150
- Vitamin E (IU): 7.5
- Vitamin K (mcg): 9.5
- Thiamine (mg): 0.64
- Riboflavin (mg): 0.5
- Niacin (mg): 4
- Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.62
- Folic Acid (mcg): 100
- Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1.4
- Biotin (mcg): 76
- Pantothenic Acid (mg): 2.4
- Phosphorus (mg): 210
- Iodine (mcg): 28
- Magnesium (mg): 47
- Zinc (mg): 2.8
- Selenium (mcg): 10
- Copper (mg): 0.24
- Manganese (mg): 0.47
- Chromium (mcg): 15
- Molybdenum (mcg): 11
- Chloride (mg): 130
- Chloride (mEq): 3.7
- L-Carnitine (mg): 4
- Taurine (mg): 21
- Choline (mg): 100
- M-Inositol (mg): 20
- Water (mL): 200
Ingredients:Strawberry: Water, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate (Milk), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Soybean Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate And Less Than 0.5% Of Calcium Phosphate Tribasic, Potassium Citrate, Artificial Flavor, Cellulose Gel, Soy Lecithin, Magnesium Phosphate Tribasic, Sodium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Carrageenan, Ascorbic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Taurine, M-Inositol, Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, L-Carnitine, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B6 Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Copper Gluconate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, BHA/BHT (To Preserve Freshness), Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin K1, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.
Not For Parenteral use.
This product is a medical food for use as directed by a medical professional. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
This product is not intended as a sole source of nutrition.
Product information and values are subject to change. Ingredient and nutrition information current as of May 2009.Orders under $50 ship for a flat rate of $6.50. Orders over $50 ship for FREE!
Due to the nature of this product and our adherence to strict safety precautions, this product is NOT returnable. View Return Policy.
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