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      COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
      IN CHILDREN.
      HOW TO SUPPORT IT

      Is your little one keeping up,
      when it comes to class time?

      We know parents are keenly attuned to every aspect of their child's growth, especially their cognitive development. Nobody wants a child to feel like they're lagging behind in class. PediaSure is carefully crafted to nurture not only in their physical growth but also their cognitive abilities. 1 Let's delve into the specifics of the essential nutrients to understand how they actively support your child's cognitive function.

      Is your little one keeping up,when it comes to class time?

      We know parents are keenly attuned to every aspect of their child's growth, especially their cognitive development. Nobody wants a child to feel like they're lagging behind in class. PediaSure is carefully crafted to nurture not only in their physical growth but also their cognitive abilities. 1 Let's delve into the specifics of the essential nutrients to understand how they actively support your child's cognitive function.

      5-in-1 multi-benefits wheel

       

       

       

       

      Scientifically
      formulated with DHA,
      Iron, Zinc and Omega-3.8

      5-in-1 multi-benefits wheel

      Scientifically
      formulated with DHA,
      Iron, Zinc and Omega-3.8

      The importance of DHA
      (Docosahexaenoic acid).

      Yes, it's a big word but simply put, DHA is the essential brain food that every
      child needs and supports the following:

      The importance of DHA
      (Docosahexaenoic acid).

      Yes, it's a big word but simply put, DHA is the essential brain food that every child needs and supports the following:

      Brain function, growth and cognitive
      development and higher-order cognitive activities such as 21,22

      planning, problem-solving and focused attention

      Brain function, growth and cognitive
      development and higher-order cognitive activities such as 21,22

      PDS - Planning
      PDS - problem-solving
      PDS - focused attention

      Iron is integral
      towards development.

      Iron as an essential nutrient plays a vital role in the development of neurological pathways.

      In other words, it aids with sending signals from one part of the brain to another.23

      checkmarkOverall intelligence 23

      checkmarkCognitive development 23

      checkmarkAttention span 24

      checkmarkSensory preception 24

      checkmarkEmotions 24

      checkmarkBehaviour 24

      Iron is integral towards development

      Iron as an essential nutrient plays a vital role in the development of neurological pathways.

      In other words, it aids with sending signals from one part of the brain to another.23

      checkmarkOverall intelligence 23

      checkmarkCognitive development 23

      checkmarkAttention span 24

      checkmarkSensory preception 24

      checkmarkEmotions 24

      checkmarkBehaviour 24

      Plate with foods rich in essential fats

      Unlocking
      the brilliance of Iodine

      Iodine is an essential mineral which generates thyroid hormones and is required for brain development in growing children. In the case of not getting enough of these minerals, a deficiency could lead to a detrimental effect on cognitive function. Iodine benefits their normal brain function. 23,27

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      Unlocking
      the brilliance of Iodine

      Iodine is an essential mineral which generates thyroid hormones and is required for brain development in growing children. In the case of not getting enough of these minerals, a deficiency could lead to a detrimental effect on cognitive function. Iodine benefits their normal brain function. 23,27

      EMPOWER YOUR
      CHILD'S FUTURE

      With the needed, essential nutrients for their developing minds, you're nurturing not just their present abilities but also laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and cognitive abilities. 1, 25, 26

      With the needed, essential nutrients for their developing minds, you're nurturing not just their present abilities but also laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and cognitive abilities. 1, 25, 26

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      Pediasure® Powder

      PediaSure is an oral nutritional supplement powder ready to mix in water. Our Kid Approved Taste drink powder is available in 3 flavours; Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry. Try it as a milkshake style drink at home or add it to your child’s food with one of our tasty recipes.

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      * = Study in children at nutritional risk. Change seen in weight.

      # = PediaSure® Shake Central Location Test in Spain. Data on File 2018.

       

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