Milk for Malnutrition!

           Malnutrition is one of the main problem the world is facing today, especially when it comes to the children. Based on the study of Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), The Philippine chronic malnutrition rate among children aged 0-2 was at 26.2%, which is the highest in 10 years. It is truly an alarming situation and conflict in our country. These study also shows that children born in poor families suffer stunting (prevent from growing or developing properly) during this important stage in their lives.

            Now, we, as Nutritionist and Concerned Bloggers, decide to choose two milk brands that are important for the nourishing and growing years of a baby. The two milk brands are namely PediaSure Complete 1-3 years old and Enfagrow Toddler Next Step 1-3 years old.









 











             Now, to see who among these two powdered milk is healthy, we decided to get the nutrition facts of both milk products. The nutrition facts are the following:











Enfagrow Toddler Next Step Nutrition Facts

                                                                    
















PediaSure Complete Nutrition Facts

           As you can see, there are so many differences between the two milk brands. And because of that, we use table to provide the advantage of one milk from the other. Located below is the Table Analysis to know the percentage value of Vitamins and Compounds that can be found on both milk products.





 

This is the table of analysis containing the comparison of compounds and minerals of the two milk brands namely PediaSure Complete and Enfagrow Toddler Next Step. The next table will show you the advantages of the two milks between each other using their compounds, vitamins, and minerals that the milk product have.








Advantages:


Some of the notable advantages of Enfagrow Toddler Next Step are:
 
- Vitamin A, which helps in good bone growth and in good vision, also plays a role in cell division.

- Protein, which builds and repairs tissues.

- Calcium, which build and maintain strong bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly.

- Iron, which helps metabolize proteins and plays a role in the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells.
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- Vitamin B₅, which include the alleviation of conditions like asthma, hair loss, allergies, stress and anxiety, respiratory disorders and heart problems.

- Zinc, used for treatment and prevention of zinc deficiency and its consequences, including stunted growth and acute diarrhea in children, and slow wound healing.





Some of the notable advantages of PediaSure Complete are the following:

- Vitamin C, which help in boosting the immune system and maintain elasticity of the skin.

- Vitamin K, which has important role it plays in blood clotting.

- Vitamin B₁₂, which keeps your nerves and red blood cells healthy.

- Biotin, which supports a Healthy Metabolism and maintains  healthy brain, skin, and hair.

- Manganese, which helps in healthy bone structure, bone metabolism, and creating essential enzymes for building bones.



     Now, we reach the end of our milk research. And based on the important and essential things that you’ve discovered throughout the research, it is now up to you to choose between the two milk brands can provide enough nutrients and vitamins for your child for he/she would have a brighter and healthier future.