| abstract |
The present invention provides an improved pediatric formula and methods for feeding and improving tolerance in pediatric patients. The formula may be provided in the form of a powder, in the form of a concentrate or form, already prepared for feeding. The pediatric formula comprises, on the basis of 100 kcal of the base, about 8 to 16 grams of carbohydrate (preferably about 9.4 to about 12.3 grams), about 3 to about 6 grams of lipid (preferably about 4.7 to about 5.6 grams) , about 1.8 to about 3.3 grams of protein (preferably about 2.4 to about 3.3 grams), and an agent for improving tolerance comprising about 37 to about 370 milligrams (preferably about 74 to about 222 milligrams, more preferably about 111 to about 148 milligrams) xanthan gum. The formula may also be provided in powder, which comprises, based on 100 grams of powder, about 30 to about 90 grams of carbohydrate (preferably about 48 to about 59), about 15 to about 30 grams of lipid (preferably about 22 to about 28), about 8 to about 17 grams of the protein (preferably about 11 to about 17 grams) and about 188 to about 1880 milligrams (preferably about 375 to about 1125 milligrams, more preferably about 565 to about 750 milligrams) of xanthan gum. The formulation preferably further comprises vitamins and minerals and may further comprise a stabilizer. Procedures comprise administering an effective amount of the pediatric formula of the invention as described above to a pediatric patient. |