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.
It is important to consider whether your child needs a supplement, as well as which product is best. Pediasure is suitable for extremely picky eaters as well as children who are in need of extra nutrients for growth and development. It has 240 calories, includes the healthy omega-3 fatty acids and prebiotics to encourage growth of healthy bacteria in the intestines.