Nutritional Products Fact Sheet
Abbott provides trusted pediatric products that offer balanced nutrition for infants and children, healthy living and performance nutritionals for active adults and people with diabetes, and medical nutritionals for patients with special dietary needs. Abbott had worldwide revenues of $4.4 billion in its Nutritional Products business in 2007.
Key Businesses/Products
Pediatric Nutrition
- GAIN®
A line of follow-on formulas and growing-up milks for older babies and toddlers. (Marketed outside the United States.) - NutriPals™ – A line of snack bars and drinks created specifically for children, NutriPals are a good source of protein and 20 essential vitamins and minerals.
- Pedialyte®
Specially formulated fluid for infants and children to prevent dehydration by quickly replacing fluids lost due to diarrhea or vomiting. - PediaSure®
Complete, balanced nutritional formula in a variety of flavors for children ages one to 10 years. - Similac®
A complete line of infant and toddler formulas that support healthy development of a baby's eyes, brain and immune system.
Medical Nutrition
- Glucerna®
The first therapeutic nutritional product for people with diabetes or patients experiencing abnormal glucose tolerance. - ProSure®
A therapeutic nutritional product designed to help people with cancer-induced weight loss to gain weight and strength. (Marketed outside the United States.)
Healthy Living
- Ensure®
A broad line of adult nutritional products that provide complete, balanced nutrition to help consumers stay active, healthy and energetic. - ZonePerfect®
Nutrition bars and shakes based on a balanced 40/30/30 ratio of carbohydrate, protein and fat.
Performance Nutrition
- EAS®
A leading brand of nutrition bars, shakes and supplements designed to help active-lifestyle consumers meet their fitness goals.
