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Nutrition May/June 2011
CENTER ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND DISABILITY, UNIVERSITY OF
WASHINGTON, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
INTRODUCTION In this edition you will read about human milk
and
pediatric formula. This issue’s primary focus is to provide
highlights from the session, Update on the Pediatric For- mula
Guide, presented at the 19th National Conference on Advances in
Perinatal and Pediatric Nutrition held July 2010 at Stanford
University, Stanford, California.
The 2010 formula guide additions and changes reflect the
manufacturer’s emphasis on digestibility, gut microflora, immune
enhancement and protection, and the use of surro- gates for human
milk oligosaccharides. The 2010 Formula Guide is included at the
end as a supplement to this edition.
Pediatric formulas continue to be marketed with brand names and
registered trademarks which are descriptive of the product’s
individual characteristics or intended use. However, there is
confusion in the marketplace both by the consumer and the
professional as to which formula to use for what.
The formula composition guide (6-page supplement) and this brief
discussion along with the glossary on page 4 are tools for you to
use in sorting through the maze. However, there are continual
changes in products so the pediatric nutrition professional must
often check with the manufac- turers, read product labels, and/or
visit web sites to stay knowledgeable of new branding, new
additions, and the scientific documentation of their use. Human
Milk and BreastFeeding
Human milk is species-specific and scientific literature supports
that it is the supreme feeding for infants. Opti- mal nutrients for
growth and development are provided in breast milk and breast fed
infants have less susceptibility to infectious disease with fewer
illnesses such as diarrhea, otitis media, and pneumonia. The act of
breast feeding promotes intimate contact and bonding while the
mother herself benefits with a more rapid weight loss and possible
protection from cancers of the breast and ovaries.
Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with the quote: “No two
hemispheres of any learned professor’s brain are equal to two
healthy mammary glands in the production of a satisfactory food for
infants.”
Yet researchers continue to identify components of human milk that
may eventually be provided in formula feedings. An example of this
is the fascinating research presently being conducted on human milk
whose focus is the non-digestible carbohydrates: the human milk
oligosac- charides (HMOs). Approximately 200 from pooled human milk
samples have been identified and analyzed by mass
spectrometry-based tools.1
The role of these oligosaccharides in human milk was at first not
understood. In fact, early researchers questioned why human milk
would contain non-digestible components thought to be unusable by
the newborn infant. Later, re- searchers provided one explanation
when they found that these small oligosaccharides were fueling
beneficial bac- teria in the newborn’s gut. These short-chain
oligosaccha- rides are selectively nourishing strains of
bifidobacterium and aiding in the maturation of the newborn’s gut.
Pres- ently being investigated are the number and structure of the
HMOs, as well as their function and clinical efficacy.2
Formula manufacturers are adding non-digestible car- bohydrates
from sources other than human milk to infant formula supported by
studies documenting normal growth and stools similar to breast fed
infants. The search contin-
Volume 26, No. 3
Human Milk and Pediatric Formula Update Jo Ann Tatum Hattner,
MPH,RD Nutritionist San Francisco, California
EDITOR’S NOTE This issue was to be our Sept/Oct issue but due to
various health issues with earlier authors Ms. Hattner agreed for
her article to be published as the May/June issue since she
completed it by our editorial timeline. I want to thank her for her
willingness to let us publish her work earlier to meet our
needs.
This is also the first issue for Nutrition Focus to offer 2 CE
credits for reading the article and completing the quiz. Details
about this opportunity are available at:
http://depts.washington.edu/nutrfoc/LINK.
Thank you, Sharon Feucht, Editor
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ues for components, which can be added to formulas, with the goals
of duplicating the composition of human milk and providing outcomes
similar to the breast fed infant.3
BreastFeeding Rates The Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS)
pub-
lished in 2008 is a cross sectional survey of a large
representative sample (3,273) of United States’ children from birth
to 4 years of age. Infant feeding practices were compared to 2002
data. Breast feeding trends, when compared to the 2002 study,
demonstrated a longer duration in the 2008 sample beginning with
infants being ever breast fed. The percentage of infants currently
breastfeeding was significantly higher in the 4-5.9 months age
group and the 9-11.9 month age group. The 6-8.9 month group was
higher than 2002 but not significantly higher.4,5
Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2002 2008
Ever breast fed 76.2% ± -1.1% 79.5% ± 1.5 % 4-5.9 months 26.2% ±
2.2% 42.5% ± 1.5 % 6-8.9 months 26.9% ± 1.8% 37.3% ± 5.4% 9-11.9
months 20.9% ± 1.9% 36.7% ± 5.0%
The Centers for Disease Control Breast Feeding Report Card for 2010
reported that 75% of US mothers breast feed their newborns and 45%
are still breast feeding at 6 months. They also report the rate of
exclusive breast feeding which is defined in the CDC report as “the
baby receiving only breast milk and not other foods or liquids.”
Exclusive breast feeding rates are only 33% at 3 months and 13.3%
at 6 months. Exclusive breast feeding is thought to enhance the
likelihood of continued breast feeding.
The CDC interprets these findings as “most mothers in the U.S. want
to breast feed and are trying to do so, how- ever, many mothers may
not be getting the breastfeeding support they need.” 6
Breast Feeding Promotion and Support The US Surgeon General has
responded to this concern
by issuing a Call to Action to support breast feeding just this
year, in 2011. The Call to Action calls for “a society- wide
approach to support mothers and babies who are breastfeeding” and
to eliminate obstacles to breastfeeding. The document identifies
specific targets with a total of 20 recommended actions which
address how families, commu- nities, health care professionals and
employers can support breastfeeding. The targets include:
• Mothers and their families • Communities • Health Care •
Employment
• Research and Surveillance • Public Health Infrastructure The
Affordable Care Act enacted in 2010 supports breast
feeding moms who work outside the home. As part of the Act
employers are required to offer mothers reasonable break time to
express milk in a private setting while at work. This requires
programs to educate employers and assist with implementation which
is discussed in the Call to Action document. 7
This publication is available at http://www.surgeonge-
neral.gov/topics/breastfeeding/index.html
Of note is that a new ruling by the Internal Revenue Service allows
mothers who are breast feeding to use their tax free spending
accounts for the first year breastfeeding supplies including the
purchase of pumps and storage con- tainers. The new policy is a
reversal of a previous decision and states: “Lactation expenses.
Expenses paid for breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation
qualify as deduct- ible medical expenses.” 8
Pediatric Formula Infant Formula Safety
Infant formula provides a nutritionally adequate and safe
alternative for feeding infants. Infant formula is consid- ered a
single food which means it has to be nutritionally complete. The US
Infant Formula Act developed in 1980, established adequacy and
minimum standards for nutrient composition of infant formula. The
act was amended in 1986 with broader regulation and enforcement by
the FDA. There are many new additives to infant formula since the
1980s. In 1998, the Life Sciences Research Office of the American
Society of Nutrition released its report, a state of the art
analysis of the scientific literature on the nutritional needs of
infants. The report was published in the Journal of Nutrition.
Their conclusions included a strong recom- mendation for evaluating
new additions to infant formulas; these extensive recommendations
for evaluation are includ- ed in their report. 9
Preparation Guidelines Ready-to-feed formulas are recommended for
newborn
feedings because they are commercially sterile. The use of powdered
formula requires specific preparation guidelines. The 2011 Infant
Feedings: Guidelines for preparation of formula and breastmilk in
health care facilities provides instructions for preparation.
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Pediatric Formula Composition Guide The 2010 guide is a tool for
comparing formulas. The
guide was compiled in July 2010 with the assistance of the
manufacturers listed under information sources. The individual
manufacturers provided the formula name and nutrient data for their
products. Contact websites and phone numbers are provided.
Author’s Note: The formula guide included in this publication may
not relate recent discontinuations, or changes in name or
composition that have occurred since July 2010.
Formula name changes reflect interest in digestive health,
including colic, spitting up, ease of digestion, and stool
composition. They also reflect the development of a healthy immune
response, decreasing the incidence of al- lergy, as well as eye and
brain development.
Today the trend is to use the single branded name to cov- er the
entire family of formulas with subtle differences of individual
family members which may include those with probiotics, prebiotics
or both, rice, various types of pro- teins, ARA (arachidonic acid)
and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), lactose free and organic. New
descriptors change fre- quently, which adds to consumer confusion.
Even dietetic professionals may have difficulty keeping
knowledgeable regarding new formulas and/or name changes.
When using the guide it is important to understand how it is
designed. The formulas for infant feeding are catego- rized by
their protein source. This structure was established early in the
development of the guide which was designed by the author for ease
of use in comparing products for use in caring for infants and
children treated in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic (GI) at
Stanford. Tolerance to vari- ous sources of protein is always a
consideration when treat- ing children with chronic GI conditions
or transient damage to the GI tract. New Additions Prebiotics
Starter infant formulas now contain prebiotics. You can find the
specific prebiotic listed as a new addition to the carbohydrate
column where you can compare the prebiotic source and the amount
contained in g/dl. For example: Similac® Advance® Early Shield GOS
0.4 g/dl Abbott’s statement reads “Similac® Advance® has the
prebiotic GOS, which is proven well tolerated in clinical studies.”
GOS is an abbreviation for galacto-oligosaccharide a short- chain
carbohydrate which feeds bacteria in the proximal large intestine.
Mead Johnson Enfamil Premium Natural Defense with Dual Prebiotics
GOS 0.2g/dl and Polydextrose 0.2g/dl. Mead Johnson positions their
“Dual Prebiotic™ Blend as designed to promote the growth of
beneficial bacteria
throughout the large intestine.” GOS feeds bacteria in the proximal
large intestine. Poly-
dextrose is a resistant oligosaccharide extracted from inulin and
soybean which feeds bacteria throughout the large intestine.
As discussed earlier, prebiotics added to formulas pro- vide a
substitute for human milk oligosaccharides. They survive digestion
in the stomach and feed beneficial bacte- ria throughout the large
intestine resulting in softer, looser stool patterns similar to
breast fed infants. Their fermenta- tion results in a more acidic
environment and the produc- tion of short-chained fatty acids.
However, these additions are not sourced from human milk.
Prebiotic Safety
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials on prebiotic
supplementation in full-term neonates was con- ducted by Rao et
al.11 They looked at a study selection of 11 of 24 studies with
1459 neonates who were given two weeks of formula with prebiotics
and controls without pre- biotics. Outcome measures included stool
colony counts, pH, consistency, frequency, symptoms of intolerance,
and anthropometry. Results for the infants receiving
prebiotics:
• 6 trials reported significant increases and 2 reported a trend
toward increases in bifidobacteria counts.
• Significant reduction in stool pH • Slightly better weight gain
than controls • Softer and more frequent stools (more like breast
fed) • 1 trial reported diarrhea, irritability and eczema
The supplemented group characteristics included higher colony
counts of bifidobacteria in addition to higher lac- tobacilli
counts, lower pathogen counts, and more acidic stools which were
softer and more frequent.
Larger population-based trials with continued long-term follow-up
are needed to ascertain if the short term benefits relate to
improved general health and reduced morbidities.11
Note: The glossary on page 4 contains listings of the commonly used
prebiotics in formula.
Probiotics In this edition of the guide more formulas contain
probi-
otics. Probiotics are added to formulas to alter the infant’s
microbiota to resemble the profile of the breast fed infant. Breast
fed infants have more Lactobacillus and Bifidobac- teria than
infants fed traditional formula.
The probiotic added by the manufacturer is listed with the name.
For example:
Starter Formula: Gerber Good Start Protect Plus™ (B. Lactis)
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For a further understanding of this probiotic and its ad- dition to
formula, a discussion of Bifidobacterium lactis follows.
The inclusive nomenclature: B. lactis also B. animalis subspecies
lactis, B. bifidum, strain Bb12. This explains why you may see it
written differently on products and in the literature. There have
been more than 15 clinical trials involving 30 countries over the
last 15 years with 1,800 in- fants, of which half received B.
lactis. Although contained in formulas in Europe and Asia, it took
many years for the FDA to give GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe)
status for use in infant formula. Characteristics of B. lactis
include:
• Survives intestinal digestion • Appears in the stool • Produces
acids: acetate and lactate • Constitutes most of the breastfed
infant’s microflora
Gerber’s statement regarding their formula with B. lactis states:
“The probiotics in breastmilk, including bifidobac- teria, help
strengthen the developing immune system. But when moms can’t or
choose not to breast feed, bifodobac- teria supplementation can
help.”
Safety of Probiotics Two recent articles address the use and safety
of pro-
biotics in pediatric formula. The first is published by the
American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Nutrition, in the
Journal of Pediatrics with lead authors Dan Thomas and Frank
Greer.12 The report reviews the clinical applica- tions of both
prebiotics and probiotics. It provides guidance on the usefulness
and benefits of prebiotics and probiotics in pediatric care.
Numerous topics are addressed includ- ing the use of probiotics in
acute infectious diarrhea and in antibiotic-associated diarrhea,
for which they conclude that probiotics can reduce the incidence
and duration of diarrhea. For the treatment and prevention of
atopic disease they find the results of studies
“encouraging.”
Their discussion on safety concludes with “to date the products
seem to be safe for healthy infants and children.” However, they do
include a warning statement for prac- titioners that “probiotics
should not be given to children who are chronically or seriously
ill until the safety of administration has been established.” and
in the summary they state that “important questions remain
including the optimal duration of probiotic administration as well
as the
GLOSSARY
Bacteria Single cell microscopic living organisms with 500 – 1000
different species in the intestine alone. Bowel transit time The
amount of time it takes for ingested food to travel through your GI
tract and pass out as stool. Fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) A
naturally occurring fructan sugar which passes undigested to the
large intestine where it is extensively fermented by colonic
bacteria. Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) a short-chained carbo-
hydrate which feeds bacteria in the proximal large intes- tine. GOS
can be synthesized from cow’s milk lactose by fermentation. Gut
Site of digestion, absorption, immune function, and elimination.
Inulin A natural prebiotic fiber, found in over 36,000 plants
worldwide. It is extracted for use in commercial foods pri- marily
from chicory root. Lactose intolerance The inability to digest
lactose, the natural sugar of milk. Symptoms may include bloating,
gas, diarrhea, and discomfort. Microbes Any minute form of life.
Microflora Bacteria and other microorganisms that inhabit an area,
(e.g., the intestinal tract). Microbiota A term used by researchers
to replace microflora. Microorganisms Microscopic living
organisms.
Milk allergy Hypersensitivity to milk protein. Oligofructose A
short chain of fructose molecules, a non- digestible fermentable
carbohydrate. Oligosaccharide Non-digestible (resist hydrolysis by
sali- vary and intestinal digestive enzymes) fermentable carbo-
hydrate a short chain of sugar molecules. Olig means few and
saccharide means sugar. Pathogenic bacteria Disease causing
bacteria which can cause both damage to the gut tissue and
infections. PHGG Partially hydrolyzed guar gum. Polydextrose A
resistant oligosaccharide extracted from inulin and soybean which
feeds bacteria throughout the large intestine. Prebio™ A
combination of inulin and oligofructose. Prebiotics A selectively
fermented ingredient that results in specific changes in the
composition and/or activity of the gastrointestinal microbiota,
thus conferring benefit(s) upon host health. Source: Glenn Gibson
2010. Probiotics Live microorganisms which, when consumed in
adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. scFOS
Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides, a specific pre- biotic fiber
with a unique structure.
Adapted from: Gut Insight: probiotics and prebiotics for digestive
health and well- being. Jo Ann Hattner with Susan Anderes
www.gutinsight.com
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preferred microbial dose and species.” They also call for
“centralized oversight to ensure probiotic organism safety,
identity and genetic stability.”12
The second article, a Position Paper published by the European
Society Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition,
Committee on Nutrition published in Jour- nal of Pediatric
Gastroenterology and Nutrition is a more extensive investigation of
probiotic strains, their clinical applications and review of
studies.13
They are in agreement with the American Academy of Pediatrics
Committee on Nutrition supported by their state- ment:
“For healthy infants the available scientific data suggest that the
administration of currently evaluated probiotic- supplemented
formula to healthy infants does not raise safety concerns with
regards to growth and adverse ef- fects.” 13
They conclude that supplemented infant and follow-up formulas may
be associated with some clinical benefits, but they also emphasized
that there is a lack of data for long term effects.
Both papers agreed on their use for reduction of GI in- fections
and reduced risk of antibiotic use.
Editor’s Note - In a previous issue of Nutrition Focus, Hattner ad-
dressed Digestive Health: Probiotics and Prebiotics for Children.
Vol 24 No.3 May/June 2009.
Formula Components: Protein, Carbohydrate and Fat Sources
Within the first section of the Formula Composition Guide, Cow’s
Milk Based Formula, you will find there are differences in the
protein, carbohydrate and fat sources.
For a better understanding, each manufacturer’s web site should
have information about their protein, carbohydrate and fat sources
and should include clinical papers docu- menting their
benefits.
Comparing the source and composition is valuable when making a
clinical decision regarding the appropriate choice. The labeling
and marketing terms provide some insight as well, for example,
terms such as “Gentlease” or “Comfort Proteins” refer to ease of
digestibility and emptying time as well as stool consistency. Both
Enfamil Gentlease™ and Good Start Gentle Plus™ also have less
lactose than some of the other starter formulas.
The use of “Restful” and “Sensitive RS” which has recently been
changed to “for spit up” relates to the use of rice starch which
thickens in the stomach to provide feed- ings of greater viscosity
and less spit up. It replaces the former practice of mothers adding
rice cereal to the formula to thicken a baby’s feeding.
However, you need to read carefully beyond the labels as it can be
confusing, for example private label “Sensitivity” refers to its
lactose free composition as does “Sensitive” by
Abbott. A good rule for formula selection, compare ingredi- ents
and read scientific papers which studied their use.
A recent development related to protein is that for the first time
FDA has acknowledged the current scientific evidence supports a
Qualified Health Claim for an infant formula (Gerber® Good Start®
Gentle and Good Start® Protect). A health claim characterizes the
relationship be- tween a substance and a disease, and it is the
first time FDA authorizes a disease related claim for a routine use
infant formula. In this case, the foundation of this claim is the
risk reduction of atopic dermatitis (the most common allergic
manifestation in infants) associated with the use of 100% partially
hydrolyzed whey protein found in these formulas, compared to other
routine formulas which use intact cow milk proteins.14 See the
website: http://www.fda.gov/
Food/LabelingNutrition/LabelClaims/QualifiedHealth-
Claims/ucm256731.htm
One of the shorter permissible versions is: “Breastfeeding is the
best way to nourish infants. Little
scientific evidence suggests that, for healthy infants who are not
exclusively breastfed and who have a family his- tory of allergy,
feeding a 100% whey protein partially hydrolyzed infant formula
from birth up to 4 months of age instead of a formula containing
intact cow’s milk proteins may reduce the risk of developing atopic
derma- titis throughout the 1st year of life. Partially hydrolyzed
formulas should not be fed to infants who are allergic to milk or
to infants with existing milk allergy symptoms. If you suspect your
baby is already allergic to milk, or if your baby is on a special
formula for the treatment of allergy, your baby’s care and feeding
choices should be under a doctor’s supervision.”
Specialty Formulas
Amino Acid Based
Nutramigen® with Enflora™ LGG® is positioned for the management of
cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA). This is supported by the belief
that extensively hydrolyzed protein, which is the protein source in
Nutramigen, are less allergenic and that Lactobacillus GG (LGG),
promotes gut barrier function and colonizes the gut with beneficial
mi- croflora. One study involved 26 formula fed infants with
presumptive allergic colitis randomly assigned to an ex- tensively
hydrolyzed casein formula (EHCF) with LGG or EHCF without LGG. The
results of the study demonstrated that the addition of LGG to the
EHCF formula significantly improved the recovery of the inflamed
mucosa as indicated by decrease in fecal calprotectin (a marker of
intestinal inflammation) measurements after one month. The authors
comment that this may be related to enhancing the intesti- nal
mucosa’s barrier function.15
For Special Feeding Problems
Enfaport is a new formula for special feeding developed by Mead
Johnson. Enfaport™ is designed for use in infants with chylothorax
or LCHAD deficiency with high levels of MCT at 84% of fat and with
all essential fatty acids. Note: Chylothorax refers to the presence
of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space secondary to leakage from
the thoracic duct or one of its main tributaries.16 Long-chain
3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase (LCHAD) deficiency is a rare
condition that prevents the body from converting certain fats to
energy, particularly during periods without food (fasting).
Feeding Beyond One Year of Age
More organic formulas are now available as PBM ex- panded to
include the first organic beverage offering for children over 1
year; “The Smart Organic Choice” with the name Pedia Smart™ which
they compare to PediaSure®.
Nature’s One has a new Baby’s Only Lactose Free Tod- dler formula
and a new oral electrolyte solution Pedia- Vance® made with organic
fruit juice.
In addition, some of the formulas reflect offerings previ- ously
only in the infant section but now are also offered in the over one
year for example those with probiotics and prebiotics.
The Future The idea of manipulating the gut microbiota in early
life
is appealing using pre- and probiotics to decrease the risk,
prevent, or treat diseases, even those that occur later in life.
Prebiotics and probiotics will remain in the forefront.
Nomenclature may change with more explicit definitions based on
biomedical research. Research may explore if we come closer to
duplicating or even using human milk components as additions for
presently we can only mimic their role.
Pregnancy and lactation may be a focus for the future use of
probiotics and prebiotics resulting in newborns who receive optimal
colonization from their mothers during the birthing process and
through their breast milk.
Whether or not it is the baby or the mother who is tar- geted as
the recipient of probiotics and prebiotics, there will be increased
oversight and monitoring of these addi- tions. These substances may
require greater study and more clinical trials before they may be
added as additions to food or beverages intended for pregnant or
lactating women, infants, and children.
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1. According to the article, FITS data indicate that breastfeeding
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a. stayed the same b. decreased between 2002 and 2008 c. increased
between 2002 and 2008, but only among
infants older than 8.9 months of age d. increased between 2002 and
2008, especially for in-
fants who were ever breastfed and infants in the 4-5.9 month and
9-11.9 month age groups
2. The CDC Breast Feeding Report Card for 2010 reported that: a.
Exclusive breastfeeding rates have declined since 2002 b. 33% of US
mothers breast feed their newborns and
13.3% are still breastfeeding at 6 months c. 69% of US mothers
breast feed their newborns and
25% are still breastfeeding at 6 months d. 75% of US mothers breast
feed their newborns and
45% are still breastfeeding at 6 months
3. The osmolality of human milk is estimated to be: a. 170 mOsm/kg
water b. 235 mOsm/kg water c. 300 mOsm/kg water d. 405-500 mOsm/kg
water
4. The amount of protein in human milk: a. is higher than cow’s
milk-based formulas b. is lower than cow’s milk-based formulas c.
is the same as cow’s milk-based formulas d. depends on maternal
diet
5. Which of the following is NOT a prebiotic: a. Inulin b.
Maltodextrin c. Galacto-oligosaccharide d. None of the above; they
are all prebiotics
6. True or false: Use of prebiotics leads to softer, looser stool
pat- terns.
a. True; because of this, additional fiber should be pro- vided to
prevent diarrhea
b. True; fermentation of prebiotics leads to a more acidic
environment and production of short-chain fatty acids in the large
intestine
c. False; in several studies, prebiotics lead to decreased
bifidobacteria, but higher lactobacilli counts
d. False; the oligosaccharides are digested in the stom- ach, so
have no effect on the large intestine
7. Two recent articles published by the American Academy of
Pediatrics and the European Society of Pediatric Gastroetn-
terology, Hepatology, and Nutrition address use and safety of
probiotics in pediatric formula. They conclude that probiotics in
infant formula:
a. should be used to treat and prevent atopic disease b. should
only be used for short periods of time, because
long-term use has not been studied c. appears to be safe for most
healthy infants and may
confer clinical benefits d. appears to be safe and should be
promoted for all
infants who are not breastfed
8. For the first time, the FDA has authorized a disease-related
claim for a routine use infant formula, by allowing the follow-
ing:
a. use of “Gentlease” and “Comfort Proteins” for treat- ment of
colic
b. the terms “Restful” and “Sensitive RS” to indicate rice starch’s
role in decreasing gastroesohpageal reflux
c. promotion of Gerber Good Start® Gentle and Good Start® Protect
to reduce risk of atopic dermatitis, com- pared to other routine
formulas with intact cow milk proteins
d. none of the above; the FDA does not allow disease- related
claims on infant formula labels
9. A good rule for formula selection includes each of the follow-
ing steps, EXCEPT:
a. compare ingredients b. read scientific papers which studied
their use c. use the name of the formula to determine
appropriate
use d. visit manufacturer’s websites for information about
protein, carbohydrate, and fat sources of specific for- mulas
10. Probiotics are added to formulas: a. to provide fuel for the
microbiota b. to decrease lactic and acetic acid production c. to
provide a substitute for human milk oligosaccha-
rides d. to alter the infant’s microbiota to resemble the
profile
of a breastfed infant
Note that human milk is listed below, at the beginning of the
table, so that other feedings can be compared to this uniquely
superior milk. The values in the table represent information for
liquid formulas unless otherwise indicated. The products are listed
in the resource table by type and include the following information
for the purpose of comparison:
• Product’s brand name and manufacturer • Caloric content per ounce
• Source of protein, fat and carbohydrate • Amount of sodium,
potassium, calcium and
phosphorus • Osmolality
CENTER ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND DISABILITY, UNIVERSITY OF
WASHINGTON, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
2010 Formula Composition Guide SUPPLEMENT TO HUMAN MILK AND
PEDIATRIC FORMULA
UPDATE IN NUTRITION FOCUS NEWSLETTER JULY/AUGUST 2011
This table is a supplement to the article Human Milk and Pediatric
Formula Update in the July/August 2011 Nutrition Focus
Newsletter.
Ms. Hattner and Dr. John Kerner* compiled this table in July 2010
with information current at that time. However, manufacturers do
change product formulations and introduce new products. On page 6
of this guide you will find the information sources used for this
table which include the manufacturer’s web sites and telephone
numbers to contact them for additional information.
In this editor’s experience, the manufacturers readily respond to
questions about formula content, preparation, storage and more. In
ad- dition, if formula concentration is being considered the
manufacturers can provide the specific guidelines. We encourage you
to contact them if you have detailed questions.
My thanks to Ms. Hattner for her willingness to continue to provide
this information for the NUTRITION FOCUS subscribers for use in
their work with families and their children. Ms. Hattner’s work
first ap- peared in the Jan/Feb 1994 NUTRITION FOCUS. The table
composed two pages at that time; 6 pages are provided today.
Sharon Feucht, MA, RD, CD Editor
*The Center for Pediatric Gastrointestinal Diseases and Nutrition,
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Standford University Medical
Center
Human Milk
Human Milk
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
waterSource gm/dL Source gm/dL Source gm/dL
Mature Human Milk1 20 Human Milk 1.0 Human Milk 4.4 Lactose 6.9 0.7
1.3 14 32 300
COW’S MILK BASED FORMULAS
Formula
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
Bright Beginnings with Lipids (pwd) (PBM Products)
20 Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate
1.5 Palm, High Oleic Safflower or Sunflower, Coconut, Soybean Oils,
DHA & ARA
3.6 Lactose 7.2 0.6 1.4 28 42 290
Enfamil® PREMIUMTM Natural DefenseTM Dual Prebiotics (Mead
Johnson)
20 Demineralized Whey, Skim Milk (liq) Skim Milk, Whey Protein
Concentrate (pwd)
1.4 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.6 Lactose, GOS 0.2g/dL, Polydextrose 0.2g/dL
7.6 0.8 1.9 29 53 300
Enfamil® AR® Enfamil® Restfull (Mead Johnson)
20 Nonfat Milk 1.7 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower
Oils, Single Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.4 Lactose, Rice Starch, Maltodextrin
7.4 1.2 1.9 36 53 240 (liq) 230 (pwd)
Enfamil® Gentlease® (Mead Johnson)
20 Partially Hydrolyzed Nonfat Milk and Whey Protein concentrate
(pwd), Partially Hydrolyzed Milk Protein (liq)
1.6 Palm Olien, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.6 Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose (pwd), Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose,
Rice Starch (liq)
7.3 1.1 1.9 31 55 220 (liq) 230 (pwd)
Gerber® Good Start® Gentle PLUS™ (Nestlé)
20 Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Reduced Minerals Whey
1.5 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Safflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.4 Lactose, Maltodextrin, GOS 0.4 g/dL
7.8 0.8 1.9 26 45 250
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Formula
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
Gerber® Good Start® Protect PLUS® (B.lactis) (Nestlé)
20 Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Reduced Minerals Whey
1.5 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Safflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.4 Lactose, Maltodextrin 7.6 0.8 1.9 26 45 250
Private Label Added Rice Milk- Based with Lipids (PBM
Products)
20 Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Hydrolysate
1.7 Vegetable Oils, Palm Olein, DHA & ARA
3.4 Rich Starch, Maltodex- trin, Lactose
7.3 1.2 1.9 36 53 230
Private Label Gentle with Lipids (pwd) (PBM Products)
20 Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Hydrolysate
1.5 Coconut, Soy, High Oleic Safflower, High Oleic Sunflower, Palm
Oils, DHA & ARA
3.5 Lactose, Corn Syrup Solids
7.2 0.9 1.8 31 55 182
Private Label Lactose Free Milk-Based with Lipids Formula (pwd)
(PBM Products)
20 Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Hydrolysate
1.4 Palm Olein, DHA & ARA 3.6 Corn Syrup Solids 7.4 0.9 1.9 31
55 200
Private Label Milk-Based Prebiotic with Lipids (pwd) Formula (PBM
Products)
20 Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Hydrolysate
1.4 Vegetable Oils, Palm Olein, DHA & ARA
3.6 Lactose, Corn Syrup Solids, GOS 0.4g/dL
7.5 0.6 1.4 28 42 270
Private Label Organic Formula with Lipids (pwd) (PBM
Products)
20 Organic Whey Concentrate 1.5 Organic Vegetable Oils, Palm, High
Oleic Safflower or Sunflower, Coconut, Soy, DHA & ARA
3.6 Organic Lactose 7.1 0.7 1.4 28 42 274
Private Label Sensitivity Milk-Based Formula (PBM Products)
20 Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Hydrolysate
1.4 Palm Olein, DHA & ARA 3.7 Corn Syrup, Sucrose 7.2 0.9 1.9
38 57 180
Similac® Advance EarlyShield™ (Abbott)
20 Nonfat Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate
1.4 High Oleic Safflower, Coconut, Soy Oils, M. alpina & C.
cohnii Oils (ARA & DHA)
3.7 Lactose, GOS 0.4 g/dL 7.6 0.7 1.8 28 53 310
Similac® Organic (Abbott)
20 Organic Nonfat Milk 1.4 Organic Oils (High Oleic Sunflower, Soy,
Coconut) M. alpina & C. cohnii Oils (ARA & DHA)
3.7 Organic Corn Maltodex- trin, Organic Lactose, Organic
Sugar
7.1 0.7 1.8 28 53 225
Similac® Sensitive (Abbott)
20 Milk Protein Isolate 1.4 High Oleic Safflower, Soy, Coconut
Oils, M. alpina & C. cohnii Oils (ARA & DHA)
3.7 Corn Maltodextrin, Sucrose
Similac® Sensitive RS (Abbott)
20 Milk Protein Isolate 1.4 High Oleic Safflower, Soy, Coconut
Oils, M. alpina & C. cohnii Oils (ARA & DHA)
3.7 Corn Syrup, Rice Starch, Sucrose
7.2 0.9 1.9 38 57 180
Similac® PM 60/40 (Abbott) 20 Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium
Caseinate
1.5 High Oleic Safflower, Soy & Coconut Oils
3.8 Lactose 6.9 0.7 1.4 19 38 280
NUTRIENT DENSE COW’S MILK BASED FORMULAS
Formula
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
Enfamil® (Mead Johnson)
24 Reduced Minerals Whey, Nonfat Milk
1.7 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
4.3 Lactose 8.8 1.0 2.3 35 63 360
SOY BASED FORMULAS
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
Bright Beginnings Soy with lipids (pwd) (PBM Products)
20 Soy Protein Isolate with L-methionine
1.8 Palm, High Oleic Safflower or Sunflower, Coconut, Soybean Oils
DHA &ARA
3.6 Corn Syrup Solids, Sucrose
6.9 0.9 1.8 42 60 228
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Gerber® Good Start® Soy PLUSTM (Nestlé)
20 Partially Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate with L-methionine
1.7 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Safflower Oils
3.4 Corn, Maltodextrin, Sucrose
Similac® Isomil Advance (Abbott)
20 Soy Protein Isolate with L-methionine
1.7 High Oleic Safflower, Soy, Coconut Oils, M. alpina & C.
cohnii Oils (ARA & DHA)
3.7 Corn Syrup Solids, Sucrose
7.0 1.3 1.9 51 71 200
Similac® Isomil DF (Abbott)
20 Soy Protein Isolate with L-methionine
1.8 Soy, Coconut Oils 3.7 Corn Syrup Solids, Sucrose, Soy
Fiber
6.8 1.3 1.9 51 71 240
Enfamil® ProSobee® (Mead Johnson)
20 Soy Protein Isolate with L-methionine
1.7 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.6 Corn Syrup Solids 7.2 1.0 2.1 47 71 170 (liq) 180
((pwd))
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
Alimentum Powder (Abbott)
20 Casein Hydrolysate with added Amino Acids
1.9 High Oleic Safflower, MCT (33%), Soy Oils, M. alpina & C.
cohnii Oils (ARA & DHA)
3.7 Maltodextrin, Sucrose 6.9 1.3 2.0 51 71 320
Alimentum Liquid (Abbott)
20 Casein Hydrolysate, L-cystine, L-tyrosine, L-tryptophan
1.9 High Oleic Safflower, MCT (33%), Soy Oils, M. alpina & C.
cohnii Oils (ARA & DHA)
3.7 Sucrose, Modified Tapioca Starch
6.9 1.3 2.0 51 71 370
Nutramigen® With Enflora LGG Powder (Mead Johnson)
20 Casein Hydrolysate with added Amino Acids
1.9 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.6 Corn Syrup Solids, Modi- fied Corn Starch From Protein Sources,
Citrates
7.0 1.4 1.9 35 64 300
Nutramigen® Liquid (Mead Johnson)
20 Casein Hydrolysate with added Amino Acids
1.9 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.6 Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch
7.0 1.4 1.9 35 64 320 (2 fl oz)
260 (other
20 Casein Hydrolysate with added Amino Acids
1.9 MCT (55%), Soy, Corn, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Single Cell
Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.8 Corn Syrup Solids, Modified Corn Starch
6.9 1.4 1.9 35 64 320
Pregestimil® Liquid (Mead Johnson)
20 Casein Hydrolysate with added Amino Acids
1.9 MCT (55%), Soy, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Single Cell Oils Rich
in DHA & ARA
3.8 Corn Syrup Solids, Modified Corn Starch
6.9 1.4 1.9 35 64 290
Pregestimil® Liquid (Mead Johnson)
24 Casein Hydrolysate with added Amino Acids
2.3 MCT (55%), Soy, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Single Cell Oils Rich
in DHA & ARA
4.5 Corn Syrup Solids, Modified Corn Starch
8.3 1.6 2.3 42 76 340
AMINO ACID BASE FORMULAS
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
Neocate® Infant (Nutricia)
20 L-Amino Acids 2.1 High Oleic Sunflower, Refined Vegetable Oil
(Coconut, Soy) MCT (5%)
3.0 Corn Syrup Solids 7.8 1.1 2.6 62 82 375
Neocate® Infant w/DHA & ARA (Nutricia)
20 L-Amino Acids 2.1 High Oleic Sunflower, Refined Vegetable Oil
(Coconut, Soy) MCT (33%), DHA & ARA
3.0 Corn Syrup Solids 7.8 1.1 2.6 62 82 375
EleCare, unflavored (Abbott)
20 Free L-Amino Acids 2.1 High Oleic Safflower, MCT (33%),Soy
Oils
3.3 Corn Syrup Solids 7.2 1.3 2.6 57 78 350
EleCare, unflavored w/DHA & ARA (Abbott)
20 Free L-Amino Acids 2.1 High Oleic Safflower, MCT (33%), Soy
Oils, M. alpina & C. cohnii Oils (ARA & DHA)
3.3 Corn Syrup Solids 7.2 1.3 2.6 57 78 350
Nutramigen® AATM (Mead Johnson)
20 Amino Acids 1.9 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower
Oils, Single Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.6 Corn Syrup Solids, Tapioca Starch
7.0 1.4 1.9 35 64 350
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FOR SPECIAL FEEDING PROBLEMS
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
EnfaportTM
Single Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
5.5 Corn Syrup Solids 10.3 1.3 3.0 53 95 280
FOR FEEDING BEYOND ONE YEAR OF AGE
Formula/Milk
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
waterSource gm/dL Source gm/dL Source gm/dL
Whole Cow’s Milk 20 Cow’s Milk 3.3 Cow’s Milk 3.7 Lactose 4.7 2.1
3.9 93 119 288
Baby’s Only Organic® Dairy Toddler Formula (Nature’s One)
20 Certified Organic Nonfat Milk
1.7 Certified Organic High Oleic Sunflower, Soybean, Coconut
Oils
3.5 Certified Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Naturally Oc- curring
Organic Lactose
7.2 0.9 2.1 60 90 260
Baby’s Only Organic® Lactose Free Toddler Formula (Nature’s
One)
20 Certified Organic Milk Protein Concentrate
1.4 Certified Organic High Oleic Sunflower, Soybean, Coconut
Oils
3.6 Certified Organic Brown Rice Syrup
7.1 0.9 2.1 37 56 247
Baby’s Only Organic® Soy Toddler Formula (Nature’s One)
20 Certified Organic Soy Protein Concentrate
1.9 Certified Organic High Oleic Sunflower, Soybean, Coconut
Oils
3.5 Certified Organic Brown Rice Syrup
7.2 0.9 2.4 60 90 260
EnfagrowTM PREMIUMTM Next Step® Milk-based Formula Powder 10 – 36
months (Mead Johnson)
20 Nonfat Milk, Milk protein Isolate (liq) Nonfat Milk (pwd)
1.8 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.6 Lactose, Corn Syrup Solids
7.1 1.0 2.3 88 132 270
EnfagrowTM Soy Next Step® Formula Powder 10 – 36 months (Mead
Johnson)
20 Soy protein Isolate with L-methionine
2.2 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.0 Corn Syrup Solids 8.0 1.1 2.1 88 132 230
EnfagrowTM Gentlease® Next Step® Formula Powder 10 – 36 months
(Mead Johnson)
20 Partially Hydrolyzed Nonfat Milk and Whey Protein
Concentrate
1.8 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Sunflower Oils, Single
Cell Oils Rich in DHA & ARA
3.6 Corn Syrup Solids, Lactose
7.1 1.2 2.3 88 132 230
Gerber® Good Start® 2 Gentle PLUS™ 9–24 months (Nestlé)
20 Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Reduced Mineral Whey
1.5 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Safflower Oils
3.4 Lactose, Maltodextrin GOS 0.4 g/dL
7.8 0.8 1.9 72 128 265
Gerber® Good Start® 2 Protect PLUS™ (B.lactis) 9–24 months
(Nestlé)
20 Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Reduced Mineral Whey
1.5 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Safflower Oils
3.4 Lactose, Maltodextrin 7.6 0.8 1.9 72 128 265
Gerber® Good Start® 2 Soy PLUS™ 9–24 months (Nestlé)
20 Partially Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate with L-methionine
1.8 Palm Olein, Soy, Coconut, High Oleic Safflower Oils
3.4 Corn, Maltodextrin, Sucrose
Private Label Older Infants (9-12 mos) Formula (PBM Products)
20 Nonfat Milk 1.8 Vegetable Oils, Palm Olein, DHA & ARA
3.6 Corn Syrup, Lactose 7.2 1.0 2.3 88 132 270
Similac® Go & Grow Milk- Based (Abbott)
20 Nonfat Milk 2.0 High Oleic Safflower, Soy, Coconut Oils, M.
alpina & C. cohnii Oils (ARA & DHA)
3.5 Lactose, GOS 0.4g/dL 6.6 0.9 2.5 85 127 300
Similac® Go & Grow Soy-Based Formula (Abbott)
20 Soy Protein Isolate, L-methionine
1.7 High Oleic Safflower, Soy, Coconut Oils, M. alpina & C.
cohnii Oils (ARA & DHA)
3.7 Corn Syrup Solids, Sucrose
7.0 1.3 1.9 68 101 200
NUTRIENT DENSE FOR FEEDING BEYOND ONE YEAR OF AGE
Formula/Milk
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
BOOST® Kid Essentials (Flavored) (Nestlé)
30 Sodium and Calcium Caseinates, Whey Protein Concentrate
3.0 High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Soy Bean Oil, MCT (21%) Soy
Lecithin
3.8 Sugar, Maltodextrin 13.5 2.4 2.9 89 118 550-600
BOOST® Kid Essentials 1.5 (Nestlé)
44 Sodium and Calcium Caseinates, Whey Protein Concentrate
4.2 Soy Bean Oil, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, MCT (10%), Soy
Lecithin
7.5 Maltodextrin, Sugar 16.5 3.0 3.3 99 130 390-420
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BOOST® Kid Essentials 1.5 w/Fiber (Nestlé)
44 Sodium and Calcium Caseinates, Whey Protein Concentrate
4.2 Soybean Oil, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, MCT (10%), Soy
Lecithin
7.5 Maltodextrin, Sugar, PHGG, Soy Fiber
16.5 3.0 3.3 99 130 405
Compleat Pediatric Blenderized (Nestlé)
3.8 Canola Oil, MCT Oil (20%), Soy Lecithin
3.9 Cranberry Juice, Corn Syrup Solids, Partially Hydrolyzed Guar
Gum, Vegetables and Fruits
13 3.3 4.1 100 144 380
EnfagrowTM PREMIUMTM Vanilla 12 – 36 months (Mead Johnson)
24 Whole and Skim Milk Powder
3.2 High Oleic Sunflower, Marine Oil – DHA
3.8 Lactose, Sucrose, Maltodextrin, Corn Starch Vanilla flavor, GOS
0.2g/dL
8.3 1.6 3.7 100 129 N/A
EnfagrowTM PREMIUMTM Chocolate 12 – 36 months (Mead Johnson)
21 Whole and Skim Milk Powder
2.7 High Oleic Sunflower, Marine Oil – DHA
2.3 Sucrose, Lactose, Maltodextrin and Starch GOS 0.2g/dL
10.6 1.8 3.3 101 130 N/A
Monogen (Nutricia)
30 Whey Protein Concentrate 2.7 MCT (90%), Walnut Oil 2.8 Dried
Glucose Syrup 16.3 2.1 2.2 48 62 370
Nutren Junior® Vanilla Flavored (Nestlé)
30 Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate
3.0 Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, MCT (25%) Soy Lecithin
5.0 Maltodextrin, Sucrose 11.0 2.0 3.4 80 100 350
Nutren Junior® With Fiber Vanilla (Nestlé )
30 Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate
3.0 Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, MCT (21%) Soy Lecithin
5.0 Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Pea Fiber, Oligofructose, Inulin
11.0 2.0 3.4 80 100 350
PediaSmart® Complete Organic Nutrition (Nature’s One)
30 Certified Organic Milk Protein Concentrate
2.9 Certified Organic High Oleic Sunflower, Soybean, Coconut
Oils
3.8 Certified Organic Rice Oligodextrin, Evaporated Cane
Juice
12.9 1.7 3.3 83 96 580
PediaSure Enteral Formula (Abbott)
30 Milk Protein Concentrate 3.0 High-Oleic Safflower, Soy, MCT
(15%) Oils
4.0 Corn Maltodextrin, Sucrose
PediaSure Enteral Formula w/Fiber and scFOS (Abbott)
30 Milk Protein Concentrate 3.0 High Oleic Safflower, Soy, MCT
(15%) Oils
4.0 Corn Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Blend of Soluble &Insoluble
Fibers, scFOS 0.3g/dL
13.8 1.7 3.4 85 97 345
PediaSure (Abbott)
30 Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate*, Soy Protein
Isolate
3.0 High Oleic Safflower, Soy, MCT (15%) Oils
3.8 Sucrose, Corn Maltodex- trin, scFOS 0.4g/dL
13.1 1.7 3.4 85 97 480 540
(Chocolate)
3.0 High Oleic Safflower, Soy, MCT (15%) Oils
3.8 Sucrose, Corn Malto- dextrin, Soy Fiber, scFOS 0.4g/dL
13.5 1.7 3.4 85 97 480
Portagen® Powder (Mead Johnson)
30 Sodium Caseinate 3.5 MCT (87%), Corn Oils 4.7 Corn Syrup Solids,
Sugar 11.6 2.4 3.2 71 94 350
Private Label Pediatric Drink Liquid (PBM Products)
30 Sodium Caseinate Whey 3.0 High Oleic Safflower, Soy, MCT
(20%)
5.0 Corn Syrup, Sucrose, scFOS 0.5g/dL
11.0 1.7 3.4 80 97 450
Private Label Pediatric Drink w/Fiber Liquid (PBM Products)
30 Sodium Caseinate Whey 3.0 High Oleic Safflower, Soy 5.0 Corn
Syrup, Sucrose, Soy Fiber, scFOS 0.6g/dL
11.0 1.7 3.4 80 97 440
Private Label Soy Pediatric Drink (PBM Products)
30 Soy Protein Isolate with L-methionine
3.0 High Oleic Safflower, Soy, MCT (20%)
5.0 Sucrose, Maltodextrin, scFOS 0.5g/dL
11.4 1.7 4.0 90 97 450
*Chocolate Flavor does not contain the ingredient
SPECIALIZED PEDIATRIC NUTRITION PRODUCTS — MODIFIED PROTEIN BASED
FORMULAS
Formula/Milk
dL K
mEq/dL Phosphorus
mg/dL Calcium
EleCare Vanilla (Abbott)
30 Free L-Amino Acids 3.1 High Oleic Safflower, MCT (33%), Soy
Oils
4.9 Corn Syrup Solids 10.9 2.0 3.9 85 117 560
Neocate® One + Powder (Nutricia)
30 L-Amino Acids 2.5 MCT (35%), Canola, High Oleic Safflower
Oils
3.5 Corn Syrup Solids 14.6 0.9 2.4 62 62 610
E028 Splash (Nutricia)
30 L-Amino Acids 2.5 MCT (35%), Canola, High Oleic Safflower
Oils
3.5 Maltodextrin, Sucrose 14.6 0.9 2.4 62 62 820
Neocate® Junior Unflavored (Nutricia)
30 L-Amino Acids 3.3 MCT (35%), Canola Oil, High Oleic Safflower
Oils
5.0 Corn Syrup Solids 10.4 1.8 3.5 70 113 590
Neocate® Junior Flavored (Nutricia)
30 L-Amino Acids 3.5 MCT (35%), Canola Oil, High Oleic Safflower
Oils
4.7 Corn Syrup Solids 11.0 1.9 3.7 74 120 Tropical 680
Chocolate 700
Neocate® Junior with Prebiotics Unflavored (Nutricia)
30 L-Amino Acids 3.5 MCT (35%), Canola Oil, High Oleic Safflower
Oils
4.7 Corn Syrup Solids, FOS and Inulin 0.4g/dL
10.4 1.8 3.5 70 113 570
Pepdite Junior Unflavored (Nutricia)
3.1 MCT (35%), Canola Oil, High Oleic Safflower Oils
5.0 Corn Syrup Solids 10.6 1.8 3.4 94 113 430
Pepdite Junior Banana Flavored (Nutricia)
30 Hydrolyzed Protein (Pork and Soy), L-Amino Acids
3.1 MCT (35%), Canola Oil, High Oleic Safflower Oils
5.0 Corn Syrup Solids 10.6 1.8 3.4 94 113 440
Peptamen Junior® Unflavored (Nestlé )
30 Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey
3.8 Maltodextrin, Corn Starch 13.8 2.0 3.4 80 100 260
Peptamen Junior® Vanilla or Chocolate or Strawberry (Nestlé)
30 Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey
3.8 Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Corn Starch
13.8 2.0 3.4 80 100 380-400
Peptamen Junior® w/PreBio1™ Vanilla (Nestlé)
30 Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey
3.8 Maltodextrin, Sucrose, Corn Starch, Oligofruc- tose,
Inulin
13.8 2.0 3.4 80 100 365
Peptamen Junior® Fiber Vanilla (Nestlé)
30 Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Whey
13.8 2.0 3.4 80 100 390
Peptamen Junior® 1.5 (Nestlé)
4.5 MCT (60%), Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Tuna Oil
6.8 Maltodextrin, Corn Starch, Oligofructose, Inulin
18.0 3.0 5.1 135 165 450
Vital jr. (Abbott)
30 Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Sodium Caseinate
3.0 Structured Lipid (Interesti- fied Canola and MCTs) MCT (50%),
and Canola Oils
4.1 Corn Maltodextrin, Sucrose, scFOS 0.3g/dL
13.4 3.1 3.5 84 106 390
Vivonex Pediatric (Nestlé)
24 L-Amino Acids 2.4 MCT (68%), Soybean Oil 2.4 Maltodextrin,
Modified Starch
13.0 1.7 3.1 80 97 360
NITROGEN-FREE ENERGY SOURCES PRODUCT Kilocalories FAT SOURCE CHO
SOURCE
Duocal (Nutricia) 4.9/gm Corn, Coconut, MCT Oils Hydrolyzed
Cornstarch
Microlipid (Nestlé) 4.5/ml Safflower Oil None
MCT Oil (Nestlé) 7.7/ml 8.3/gm Fractionated Coconut Oil None
Polycal (Nutricia) 3.8/gm None Maltodextrin
Polycose (pwd) (Abbott) 3.8/gm None Glucose Polymers
Safflower Oil 8.8/gm Safflower None
ORAL ELECTROLYTE SOLUTIONS
3.0 5.0 2.5 170
PediaVance® (Made with Organic Fruit Juice) (Nature’s One)
3.0 Organic Dextrose & Organic Fructose
2.5 4.4 2.0 270
Beneprotein (Nestlé) 3.4/gm Whey Protein Isolate 6.0 gm/Scoop
Complete Amino Acid Mix (Nutricia)
3.3/gm Amino Acids 0.8 gm/gm Powder
INFORMATIONAL SOURCES:
Agricultural Research Service, USDA, Washington D.C.
Mead Johnson Nutrition, Evansville, Indiana (800) 222-9123
www.enfamilprofessional.com
Nature’s One, Inc. 8754 Cotter Street, Lewis Center, OH 43035
(888-227-7122) www.naturesone.com
Nestlé Infant Nutrition, Florham Park, NJ (800) 628-2229
www.nestleinfantnutrition.com
Nestlé Nutrition, Florham Park, NJ (800)422-2752
www.nestlenutrition.com/us
Nutricia North America, Nutrition Services (800) 365-7354
www.nutricia-na.com
PBM Products, LLC, Gordonsville, VA (800) 485-9969
www.pbmproducts.com
Prolacta Bioscience, Monrovia, CA. 888-776-5228
www.prolacta.com
Compiled 7/2010