ages 2-13 PediaSure provides a good source of protein and has vitamins and minerals for children ages 2-13.

(PediaSure SideKicks shakes have 180 calories per 8 fl oz.) 40% less calories (180 cal vs. 240 cal, and 30% less fat (6g vs 9g) for PediaSure SideKicks shakes vs. PediaSure Grow & Gain per 8 fl oz serving.

PEDIASURE GROW & GAIN is clinically proven* nutrition to help kids grow and is a nutrition supplement for kids falling behind on growth. May be used as the sole source of nutrition or as a supplement. Formulated for oral feeding; may also be tube fed. Studied in children at risk for malnutrition, 2 servings daily.

Water, Sugar, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides, Corn Maltodextrin, Soy Protein Isolate; Less Than 0.5% Of: Corn Oil, Soy Oil, Nonfat Milk, Potassium Citrate, Cellulose Gel, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium ...

In general, there is not a limit on the amount of PediaSure that a child can safely consume. For an individual child, the amount of PediaSure that is needed - or is acceptable - on a daily basis should be discussed with the child's healthcare professional or dietitian.

Pediasure helps adults gain weight by increasing their total calorie intake. Nutritional supplements like Pediasure also reduce weight loss, stimulate appetite, and improve protein and micronutrient intake ( 18 ).

The regular consumption of this drink with a well-balanced, healthy diet could help one gain weight and height within 24 weeks. PediaSure claims that this benefit is clinically proven in children between the ages of three-four years. It's consumption may also help underweight children in gaining weight.

Gaining weight Weight gain occurs when the total number of calories you consume is greater than the number of calories you burn ( 17 ). Pediasure helps adults gain weight by increasing their total calorie intake.

Pediasure can do more harm than good. While these products are good for children who are severely underweight or malnourished, offering them to a picky eater or a child who has thinned out a little but is still healthy can lead to worse eating habits.

As I explained in that Pediasure blog, if a child has a reaction to the proteins in Pediasure (milk and soy), then this product is going to do more harm than good. Besides weakening growth pattern, these reactions can cause diarrhea or constipation, rhinitis, dermatitis, or brochospasm.

PediaSure should be used alongside or in-between meals as part of a healthy, balanced diet. The suggested number of serves per day is dependent on their age group: Up to 2 serves for 1–8 year olds. Up to 3 serves for 9–10 year olds.