Frequently Asked Questions

PediaSure® Gold

What is the recommended age for PediaSure Gold formula?

PediaSure Gold is suitable for children 1-10 years of age. It can be used as a nutritional supplement with or between meals as a nutritious snack, as part of a healthy well, balanced diet. It can also be used as the sole source of nutrition when recommended and supervised by a healthcare professional.

How do I know if my child needs PediaSure?

PediaSure is suitable for children between the ages of 1-10 years old, who require catch-up growth or have poor dietary habits (such as picky eating), poor appetite or are currently ill or recovering.  PediaSure can be used as a sole or supplementary source of nourishment along with a balanced diet. 

How long should I use PediaSure for?

PediaSure, as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet, strengthens the nutrition foundation of your child’s diet. Good nutrition can help optimise your child towards achieving natural growth potential.

While using PediaSure, monitor your child’s weight and height by tracking growth percentiles regularly using the PediaSure’s growth calculator.  

  • If your child is growing steadily along the appropriate growth percentile you can continue to use PediaSure to meet nutrient needs confidently. 

  • If you have any growth concerns, do discuss your child’s diet with the doctor or dietitian. Consider the use of nutrient dense oral nutrition supplements like PediaSure, as part of a healthy well-balanced diet, to plug nutrition gaps.

Why should I choose PediaSure over other beverages?

PediaSure is scientifically formulated to provide for the elevated nutrient needs of children who require catch-up growth, have poor eating habits or increased nutrient needs due to illness or activity levels. It has a kid-approved taste while delivering 34 key nutrients in an energy-dense formulation.

Does PediaSure Gold contains sucrose?

Yes. PediaSure Gold contain 'total sugar' of ~11.6 g per serving (225 ml) contributed by both lactose and sucrose. This helps make this nutrient-dense product palatable for children with picky eating behaviours and, have small appetites. PediaSure range also offers a 'No Sucrose' version for parents who prefer this choice.

Can PediaSure Gold replace a meal?

PediaSure Gold is a complete, balanced nutritional supplement; it delivers complete nutrition with its 34 key nutrients and is balanced where macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate and fat) proportions are specially curated to be suitable for children with sub-optimal growth. 

It is ideal to be used as an add on to meals or as a nutritious snack, as part of a healthy well-balanced diet. However it can also be used as a meal replacement when required, please consult a pediatrician or dietitian for further evaluation of your child’s meal plan. 

In what way is PediaSure Gold different from regular full cream milk?

PediaSure Gold is a smarter beverage choice as it is energy-dense and complete, balanced formula.  It provides protein, carbohydrates and fat in balanced proportions and contains 34 key nutrients including all 28 essential vitamins and minerals to support growth and development, unlike regular milk.

Are PediaSure Gold (Powder and Ready-to-drink) gluten free?

Yes, PediaSure products are gluten free.

PediaSure also contains arginine and natural vitamin K2. It is also lactose and gluten free. 

Does PediaSure Gold contain trans-fat?

PediaSure Gold does not contain trans-fat.

Is PediaSure Gold Halal certified?

Yes, PediaSure Gold is halal certified.

Is PediaSure Gold suitable for vegetarians?

PediaSure Gold is suitable for lacto-vegetarians.  As there are many different dietary practices for vegetarians, please review the ingredient list on the can to help make your preferred food choice.

Where can I purchase PediaSure Gold?

PediaSure Gold (all flavors) is available in all major supermarkets and online retailers. 

I noticed that PediaSure Gold has not helped my child gain appetite? Why is this so?

PediaSure Gold is kid-approved in taste and has been scientifically proven to help support catch-up growth*. It is however not an appetite stimulant.  Please discuss your concern with your child's doctor.

*High in energy 

Will PediaSure make my child too full to eat his main meals? How can I prevent this?

PediaSure is a nutrient-dense formula which delivers ~237 calories in one serving (237 ml). To benefit from PediaSure without impacting appetite for food in main meals, you can provide it as a nutritious snack in between meals as well as a before bedtime beverage.

My child is 10yo now, should he consume PediaSure Gold or PediaSure 10+?

If you are concerned about your tweens' final growth spurt, diet quality or eating habits, for teens age of 10-12yo, both Pediasure Gold and Pediasure 10+ may both help fill the nutrient gaps. 

For your consideration, the nutrition profile of Pediasure 10+ is formulated to cater to the increased nutritional needs of a teen / tween between 10-15 years old to fuel the tween / teen's final growth spurt. 

Key improvements in 10+ formula vs Pediasure Gold includes:

  • Up to approximately 2x for 8 key nutrients- Carnitine, Vit D3, Vit E, Vit K2, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus and Zinc. (100g powder comparison)

  • Approximately +25% protein (per serve comparison) 

PediaSure®  Gold Sucrose Free

Where can I purchase PediaSure Gold Sucrose free (Original flavour)?

PediaSure Gold Sucrose free is available in all major supermarkets and online retailers.

What are the differences between PediaSure Gold and PediaSure Gold Sucrose free?

PediaSure Gold and PediaSure Gold Sucrose Free provide children with the same nutritional goodness. PediaSure Gold Sucrose Free offers parents and children with a no-sucrose option to meet their taste and nutritional preference.

What group of children are recommended for PediaSure Gold Sucrose Free?

PediaSure Gold Sucrose Free is suitable for children 1-10 years with picky eating behaviours and sub-optimal growth.

Why PediaSure Gold Sucrose free still have a sweet taste?

The sweetness in PediaSure Gold Sucrose Free comes from the blend of carbohydrates which includes hydrolyzed corn starch and fructose.

PediaSure® 10+

Is Pediasure 10+ suitable for vegetarian?

Pediasure 10+ contains protein extracted from cow's milk protein. As there are many types of vegetarian diets, please read the ingredient list on the PDS 10+ label to confirm the suitability of the product for your personal diet practice.

Is this locally manufactured?

Yes Pediasure 10+ is manufactured in Singapore.

What is the differences between Pediasure 10+ & Pediasure Gold?

Pediasure 10+ is suitable for 10-15 years old while Pediasure Gold is for 1-10 year old.

The nutrition profile of Pediasure 10+ is formulated to cater to the increased nutritional needs of a tween/teen between 10-15 years old, to fuel the final growth spurt.

Key differences in 10+ formula vs Pediasure Gold include:

- Up to approximately 2x for 8 key nutrient s- Carnitine, Vit D3, Vit E, Vit K2, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus and Zinc. (100g powder comparison)

- Approximately +25% protein (per serve comparison)

What are the flavors available?

Pediasure 10+ is only available in Vanilla flavor

Why Pediasure 10+ is not less sweet / sucrose free?

Pediasure 10+ is currently not available as sucrose-free.

Why is Pediasure 10+ not lactose-free?

Lactose is naturally present in the milk ingredient used to produce Pediasure 10+ and is not added separately to the product.

Parents with lactose intolerant tweens/ teens should talk to their doctor about including PDS 10+ in their diets.

Is Pediasure 10+ halal?

Pediasure 10+ is Halal

Is Pediasure 10+ gluten-free & lactose-free?

Pediasure 10+ is gluten-free. It is not lactose-free.

Where can we purchase Pediasure 10+ from?

Pediasure 10+ can be purchased both online and at modern trade retailers, as well as selected hospital pharmacies.

My child is 10yo now, which one should he/she consume?

If you are concerned about your tweens' final growth spurt, diet quality or eating habits, for teens age of 10-12yo, both Pediasure Gold and Pediasure 10+ may both help fill the nutrient gaps.

For your consideration, the nutrition profile of Pediasure 10+ is formulated to cater to the increased nutritional needs of a teen / tween between 10-15 years old to fuel the tween / teen's final growth spurt.

Key improvements in 10+ formula vs Pediasure Gold includes:

- Up to approximately 2x for 8 key nutrients- Carnitine, Vit D3, Vit E, Vit K2, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus and Zinc. (100g powder comparison)

- Approximately +25% protein (per serve comparison)

Who is the new Pediasure 10+ indicated for?

Pediasure 10+ is suitable for teens 10-15yo with

- Active Lifestyle

- Increase Nutritional Need

- Poor Appetite

- Poor Dietary habits

- Suboptimal growth

How many servings should my teen take?

You can consider using 2-3 servings of Pediasure 10+, as part of a complete well-balanced diet, within daily calorie requirement of your teen. Depending on your teen's lfestyle, Pediasure 10+ can be used as part of meals like breakfast, as after school or sports snack, beverage before sleep.

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