Pediasure is Good for kids 1-13 but does it have too much sugar in it?

Question

I wonder because ir tastes really sweet!

I give it to my 5 yr old and my 1.5 year old.

Answer 1

pediasure has 3.8g of sugar in each ounce

to compare, coke has only 3.25g in each ounce

so yes the sugar is considerable, it is a better choice than say a hot fudge sunday or a large chocolate bar, but you should keep in mind that it is a treat and should be used as such in addition to a healthy diet

Answer 2

I do not think that pediasure is that good for kids.  You are better off getting them to eat some fruit and drink some milk for protein.  Those are also chemical vitamins in there... so they are not anywhere close to the vitamins in food.

Answer 3

It does have alot of sugar in it and that is because it is used as supplemental and as a whole source of nutrition for some kids.  Kids need to have sugar for energy (not a lot) but they need to have it.  Here is a website on pediasure the milk and some others..  Just remember it's true intention is not as a drink to go with supper.  It is mainly for use as a supplement when a child is sick or needs a source of nutrients because they are not eating enough.  http://abbottnutrition.com/products/prod...