Monosaccharides - simple sugars, with multiple hydroxyl groups. Based on the number of carbons (e.g., 3, 4, 5, or 6) a monosaccharide is a triose, tetrose, pentose, or hexose, etc. Oligosaccharides - a few monosaccharides covalently linked.
The doctor may recommend PediaSure to your kid, if she is above 2 years. 1  For kids of the age group 2 to 8 years, the daily intake of PediaSure should lie around 1,000 mL.  For kids of the age group 9 to 13 years, the daily intake of PediaSure should lie around 1,500 mL.
1 For children 1 year and older and adults: Begin with small frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated. 2  Continue for as long as diarrhea is present. 3  To maintain proper hydration, 1-2 liters (32 to 64 fl oz) of Pedialyte may be needed per day. For infants under 1 year of age: Consult your doctor. 2  For children 1 year and older and adults: Begin with small frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated.