The 60% MCT of Peptamen Junior 1.5 decreases potential for fat malabsorption and the balanced peptide profile supports nitrogen utilization and growth. This Nestle Nutrition product contains 5.4 g/L of PREBIO to help support healthy gut microbia.
- kcal/mL: 1.5
- Caloric Distribution:
- Protein: 12%
- Carbohydrate: 49%
- Fat: 39%
- Protein Source: enzymatically hydrolyzed whey protein
- NPC:N Ratio: 183:1
- MCT:LCT Ratio: 60:40
- n6:n3 Ratio: 3.6:1
- Osmolality (mOsm/kg water): 450
- Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L): 385
- Free Water: 77%
- Meets or exceeds 100% of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for protein and 25 key vitamins and minerals in 750 mL (3 cans) for children 1-8 and 100 mL (4 cans) for children ages 9-13
- Fiber Content (Source): 5.4 g/L (oligofructose, inulin)
- HCPCS Code: B4161
Appropriate for these diets:
For the Nutritional Management of:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Pancreatitis
- Malabsorption
- Short-Bowel Syndrome
- Crohn’s Disease
- Volume/fluid restrictions
- Critical Illness/Trauma
- Transplant Patients
- Conditions of oxidative stress
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Growth Failure
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.
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