EleCare Jr is a nutritionally complete, hypoallergenic, amino acid-based formula
Clinically shown to be well-tolerated in patients who cannot tolerate intact or hydrolyzed protein1,*
Has DHA and lutein for brain and eye development
Children with GI disorders may not get the nutrition they need from a regular diet.
Poor nutrient absorption increases risk for malnutrition.
Children with short bowel syndrome are at high risk for poor growth during the first 2 years of life and in adolescence.2
EleCare is clinically shown to significantly improve symptoms in infants and children with malabsorption issues where an amino acid-based formula is needed3,†
EleCare Jr has DHA and lutein to support brain and eye development
Powder allows customization to adapt to patients’ changing needs, including the ability to mix in different concentrations
✓ Mixing chart
✓ Recipe book
✓ Preparation directions in English and Spanish
Reported to be the estimated prevalence of childhood food allergies4
The percent of food-allergic children reported to have multiple food allergies4
Results from a cross-sectional study of children with food allergies showed that those with 2 or more food allergies were below the 25th percentile height-for-age compared to those with 1 food allergy (P<.05)5
EleCare Jr is clinically shown to be hypoallergenic1 (virtually eliminating the potential for an allergic reaction to the formula in multiple-food-allergic children)1,*
2 servings‡ of EleCare Jr per day can help fill nutrition gaps
EleCare Jr has DHA and lutein to support brain and eye development
In 2 servings of 9 fl oz each:
| % DRI§ met for age group | PROTEIN | CALCIUM | PHOSPHORUS | VITAMIN D | VITAMIN B6 | VITAMIN B12 |
| 1-3 years old | 121% | 90% | 100% | 72% | 97% | 253% |
| 4-8 years old | 83% | 63% | 92% | 72% | 81% | 190% |
| 9-13 years old | Males: 46% Females: 30% | 49% | 37% | 72% | Males: 49% Females: 37% | Males: 127% Females: 95% |
| 14-18 years old | Males: 46% Females: 34% | 49% | 37% | 72% | Males: 49% Females: 41% | Males: 127% Females: 95% |
* Study conducted with a previous formulation of EleCare Unflavored without DHA/ARA.
† Study conducted in subjects with chronic diarrhea and gastrointestinal conditions or food allergies, were followed by a nutrition support team and fed EleCare unflavored without DHA/ARA as the primary source of nutrition.
‡ One serving is equivalent to 9 fluid ounces of EleCare Jr prepared as directed at 30 Cal/fl oz.
§ Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs); Recommended Dietary Allowances. Institute of Medicine. 2006. Dietary Reference Intakes. The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC; The National Academies Press; IOM (Institute of Medicine). 2011. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. DRIs are developed and published by the Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board. The DRIs represent the most current scientific knowledge on nutrient needs of healthy populations. Please note that individual requirements may be higher or lower than DRIs.
EleCare Jr offers 5–21 extra feeding days per year versus the leading competitors through WIC||,¶
Use EleCare and EleCare Jr under medical supervision.
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II WIC is the registered trademark of the US Department of Agriculture and an abbreviation for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. No endorsement of any brand or product by the USDA is implied or inferred.
¶ Comparison done between reconstituted ounces of updated EleCare® Jr 14.1-oz powder (reconstituting to 65 fl oz/can) and Neocate® Junior Varieties (Unflavored, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Chocolate reconstituting to 64, 63, and 61 fl oz/can) and Alfamino Junior (Unflavored and Vanilla reconstituting to 62 fl oz/can) and is based on toddler/child consuming an average of 32 fl oz of formula per day for 12 months and receiving the maximum allowable ounces through WIC.
# The WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) names are service marks of the US Department of Agriculture. USDA does not endorse any goods, services, or enterprises.
References: 1. Sicherer SH, et al. J Pediatr. 2001;138(5):688-693. 2. Wendel D, et al. Practical Gastro. 2021;206:10-23. 3. Borschel MW, et al. BMC Pediatrics. 2014;14:136. 4. Gupta RS, et al. Pediatrics. 2018;142(6):e20181235. 5. Christie L, et al. J Am Diet. 2002;102(11):1648-1651.
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