The formula industry argues the drink mixes fill nutritional gaps in children’s diets.
An alarming study revealed that 60 percent of caregivers believe their children might not get adequate nutrition without the drink mixes. However, health experts and the American Academy of Pediatrics counter that these products, advertised on various platforms including TikTok, are nutritionally incomplete and contain added sugar and salt, which may lead to obesity and other diseases.
Families are encouraged to ensure their children’s nutritional needs are met through fortified grains, milks, protein, and fruits and vegetables instead.
