• Brand: PediaSure

• Company: Abbott Nutrition (Abbott)

• Industry: Pediatric nutrition

• Product Type: Oral nutritional supplements

• Founded: 1988 (United States)

• Headquarters (Parent Company): Abbott, Illinois, United States

• Target Age Group: Generally children aged 1–13 years, depending on the specific product and local market. [2]

PediaSure was launched by Abbott Nutrition in 1988 to address the nutritional needs of children who required additional calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals for healthy growth and development. It was initially developed for children experiencing poor growth, selective eating, illness recovery, or increased nutritional requirements.

Over the years, Abbott expanded the PediaSure product line with specialized formulations tailored to different age groups and nutritional needs. Today, PediaSure is available in powders, ready-to-drink shakes, and specialized clinical formulas across many international markets. [3]

PediaSure is intended to help support:

• Healthy physical growth

• Weight gain in children at nutritional risk

• Bone and muscle development

• Brain development

• Immune system support

• Recovery from illness or surgery

• Filling nutritional gaps caused by picky eating or inadequate food intake

It is generally used as a nutritional supplement, not as a replacement for a balanced diet, unless recommended by a healthcare professional. [4]

While formulations vary by country, most PediaSure products contain:

• High-quality protein

• Carbohydrates

• Healthy fats

• Dietary fiber (selected products)

• Calcium

• Vitamin D

• Iron

• Zinc

• Magnesium

• Phosphorus

• Vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, and K

• Essential fatty acids, with some products including DHA and other nutrients to support development. [5]

The PediaSure portfolio differs by region but commonly includes:

• PediaSure Grow & Gain – Daily nutritional supplement for children with growth concerns.

• PediaSure Complete – Complete balanced nutrition for everyday use.

• PediaSure Protein – Higher-protein formulation to support muscle growth and development.

• PediaSure 1.5 Cal – Higher-calorie product for children with increased energy needs or fluid restrictions, often used under medical supervision.

• PediaSure Powder – Powdered formula mixed with water or milk.

• PediaSure Ready-to-Drink – Pre-mixed nutritional shakes.

• Regional products such as PediaSure Gold, PediaSure Plus, and PediaSure 10+, available in selected countries. [6]

Abbott states that PediaSure products are supported by decades of clinical research and are designed for children who are undernourished or at nutritional risk. The company reports that certain formulations have been studied for their ability to support healthy growth when used alongside dietary counseling in appropriate populations. [7]

Healthcare professionals generally recommend that nutritional supplements such as PediaSure be used when clinically appropriate rather than routinely for all healthy children.

PediaSure is marketed in many countries, including:

• United States

• Canada

• Mexico

• United Kingdom

• India

• China

• Singapore

• Malaysia

• Philippines

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• Indonesia

• Australia

• Saudi Arabia

• United Arab Emirates

Availability, formulations, flavors, and nutritional profiles vary by market. [8]

Depending on the country, PediaSure products may be available in flavors such as:

• Vanilla

• Chocolate

• Strawberry

• Honey

• Banana

• Cookies & Cream

Regional markets may offer additional flavors.

PediaSure is commonly recommended for children who:

• Are picky eaters

• Have poor appetite

• Are underweight or at nutritional risk

• Need additional calories during recovery from illness

• Have increased nutritional needs as determined by healthcare professionals

It is not intended to replace a healthy diet for children who are growing normally without nutritional concerns.

Abbott describes PediaSure as one of its flagship pediatric nutrition brands. In the United States, Abbott states that PediaSure is the No. 1 pediatrician-recommended brand of nutritional drinks for children. [9]

PediaSure marketing has focused on themes such as:

• Supporting healthy growth

• Helping picky eaters

• Complete and balanced nutrition

• Clinically studied formulations

• Backing from nutritional science

Advertising often features parents seeking nutritional support for children who are not eating enough or are falling behind expected growth patterns.

Like many nutritional supplement brands, PediaSure has faced scrutiny over some advertising claims. For example, a U.S. federal judge allowed a consumer class-action lawsuit concerning certain growth-related marketing claims to proceed, while Abbott stated that its labeling is supported by scientific evidence and that it intends to defend the claims in court. The case has not determined the ultimate merits of those allegations. [10]

PediaSure is part of Abbott’s nutrition portfolio, which also includes brands such as:

• Similac (infant formula)

• Ensure (adult nutrition)

• Pedialyte (oral rehydration)

• Glucerna (nutrition for people with diabetes)

• Nepro (nutrition for people on dialysis) [11]

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