Question: What are Prebiotics and why are Nutricia Prebiotics important for my child?

Answer: Prebiotics are ingredients that serve as food for friendly bacteria in the gut. They assist digestion and promote softer stools. The good bacteria that are stimulated by Nutricia Prebiotics help maintain a child's digestive system. Karicare Gold+ Toddler contains Nutricia Prebiotics, Omega 3 DHA and Iron to nutritionally support your child's immune system.

Question: My little one is now 1. Why should I choose a toddler nutritional supplement over cows' milk?

Answer: Milk is an important food for toddlers and preschoolers, as it supplies protein, calcium and other essential nutrients such as zinc and Vitamins A and B.

However, standard cows’ milk is a poor source of iron. It contains only traces of iron and very little Vitamin C. Karicare Gold+ Toddler nutritional supplement provides the important nutrients found in cows’ milk with the advantage of higher iron and Vitamin C. It is the Vitamin C which aids iron absorption.

Just one serve of Karicare Gold+ Toddler contains 25-50% of your toddler's recommended daily intake (RDI) of 16 essential vitamins and minerals, including iron. It also has the added benefit of Nutricia Prebiotics and Omega 3 DHA.

Karicare Gold+ Toddler comes in a convenient powder form. Simply add the powder to cold or warm water as specified on the pack for a fresh, tasty drink. Karicare Gold+ Toddler nutritionally supports your toddler’s immune system.

Question: Can my 12 month old eat low fat milk? Is low fat milk suitable for my 12 month old? I am concerned about childhood obesity.

Answer: No. Toddlers need lots of energy to keep up their rapid growth. Because they have small stomachs and cannot eat large quantities of food, they need nutrient-dense food - that is, nutritive quality, not quantity.

Reduced fat and low fat milks have virtually no fat and are unsuitable for a 12 month old child. From 12 months either continue with breastmilk or use a toddler nutritional supplement or ordinary cows’ milk (3 to 4% fat). Reduced fat and low fat milks are not suitable for babies and children under 2 years of age, as the ordinary milk drink because they lack the fat, fat-soluble vitamins and energy needed for growth and development.

Did you know that between 1 and 3 years of age, your toddler’s immune system isn’t mature yet? It needs to be supported until they’re at least 3. That’s why Karicare Gold+ Toddler contains Nutricia Prebiotics, Omega 3 DHA and Iron to nutritionally support their immune system.

Karicare Gold+ Toddler is a premium nutritional supplement specially formulated for active toddlers whose dietary intake may not be adequate to meet their needs. It contains protein, iron and other vitamins and minerals, which are important for healthy growth and development. It also contains Omega 3 DHA which may help support your toddler’s eye, brain and nerve development.

Just one cup (200ml) of Karicare Gold+ Toddler provides at least 1/3 of the recommended daily iron intake for a toddler along with Omega 3 DHA and other vitamins and minerals.

Karicare Gold+ Toddler has the added benefit of Nutricia Prebiotics. Prebiotics are special ingredients found in certain foods, vegetables and fruit, such as bananas. They encourage the friendly bacteria in the digestive system to flourish.

By the third year of age, growth rate slows down considerably so energy needs are not as great. However, for children under 5 years old, their total dietary fat intake should not be significantly reduced due to possible effects on growth. Nutritious foods like milk, cheese and dairy products should not be restricted.

If a child is gaining excessive weight it is more important to avoid or restrict other high-fat foods such as pastries, pies and fried chips, high-fat cookies as well as sugary drinks and sweet foods.

If you have any other questions, please contact our Nutricia Advisory Service

If you’re in Australia:
Nutricia Advisory Service
advisory@nutricia.com.au
1800 060 057
www.nutricia.com.au

If you’re in New Zealand:
Nutricia Advisory Service
advisory@nutricia.co.nz
0800 688 742
www.nutricia.co.nz

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