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HOW TO IMPROVE IT. ## Hey Mom, is your child's lack of appetite holding them back?   Understanding your little one's appetite is vital and various factors like growth spurts or changing tastes might influence their eating habits. Finally there’s a nutritional solution for the pickiest of eaters. With 3 kid-approved# flavours, PediaSure is the go-to nutritional supplement for children who need to improve their appetite.2,3,8 ## Hey Mom, is your child's lack of appetite holding them back? Understanding your little one's appetite is vital and various factors like growth spurts or changing tastes might influence their eating habits. Finally there’s a nutritional solution for the pickiest of eaters. With 3 kid-approved# flavours, PediaSure is the go-to nutritional supplement for children who need to improve their appetite.2,3,8 ![5-in-1 multi-benefits wheel](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Website%20fa%20page%20five-01.png?width=500&height=500&name=Website%20fa%20page%20five-01.png) ![improve appetite in 4 weeks](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Website%20fa%20page%20five-05.png?width=500&height=500&name=Website%20fa%20page%20five-05.png) ![5-in-1 multi-benefits wheel](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Website%20fa%20page%20five-01.png?width=150&height=150&name=Website%20fa%20page%20five-01.png) ![improve appetite in 4 weeks](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Website%20fa%20page%20five-05.png?width=350&height=350&name=Website%20fa%20page%20five-05.png) ## Improve their appetite with just 2 servings per day2,3,8 **Picky eating in children usually denotes the following: 25,29** ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Consuming an inadequate variety of foods ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Restricting / rejecting the intake of some food groups ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Eating a limited amount of food ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Being unwilling to try new foods ![girl eating animation](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Website%20fa%20page%20five-08.png?width=300&height=300&name=Website%20fa%20page%20five-08.png) ## Improve their appetite with just 2 servings per day2,3,8 **Picky eating in children usually denotes the following: 25,29** ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Consuming an inadequate variety of foods ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Restricting / rejecting the intake of some food groups ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Eating a limited amount of food ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Being unwilling to try new foods ![girl eating animation](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Website%20fa%20page%20five-08.png?width=200&height=200&name=Website%20fa%20page%20five-08.png) ## PediaSure® is scientifically formulated with 18 essential nutrients8 to help support ![animation of boy at school](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Artboard%2014.png?width=200&height=250&name=Artboard%2014.png) ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Proportional and catch-up growth 2-4 (high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals) ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Cognitive development (DHA, iron, zinc and iodine) 30,31 ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Dietary adequacy and appetite (in only 4 weeks) 2,3 ## PediaSure® is scientifically formulated with 18 essential nutrients8 to help support ![animation of boy at school](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Artboard%2014.png?width=200&height=250&name=Artboard%2014.png) ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Proportional and catch-up growth 2-4 (high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals) ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Cognitive development (DHA, iron, zinc and iodine) 30,31 ![checkmark](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png?width=30&height=30&name=Untitled_design__43_-removebg-preview.png)Dietary adequacy and appetite (in only 4 weeks) 2,3 ![Website fa page six-14](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Website%20fa%20page%20six-14.png?width=500&height=500&name=Website%20fa%20page%20six-14.png)         **Your kid’s taste buds will usually have the final say, but there are many reasons why children avoid certain foods, here are a few:** Taste preference, Texture, Colour and Familiarity.32 So don’t think it’s your cooking skills that are making your little one a picky eater. ![Here is a tasty fact!](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Website%20fa%20page%20six-14.png?width=250&height=250&name=Website%20fa%20page%20six-14.png) **Your kid’s taste buds will usually have the final say, but there are many reasons why children avoid certain foods, here are a few:** Taste preference, Texture, Colour and Familiarity.32 So don’t think it’s your cooking skills that are making your little one a picky eater. ![Untitled design (54)](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hubfs/Abbott%202023/Abbott%20SA/Pediasure/Untitled%20design%20(54).png "Untitled design (54)") ## 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