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Ensure High Protein Drink (24 Per Case) - 8 Oz...
Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D to help maintain bones and teeth. Low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Protein, an essential nutrient, provides building blocks called amino acids for growth and replenishment of muscle tissue. Please call for a shipping quote for all Next Day, 2nd Day, and 3Day...
Price: $30.95
Ensure High Protein Drink (24 Per Case) - 8 Oz...
12 grams of high-quality protein to help build muscle tissue An excellent source of 24 essential vitamins and minerals. Use Ensure High Protein as a delicious meal supplement, occasional meal replacement or convenient between-meal snack. Ensure High Protein Drink Features: 230 Calories per...
Price: $30.95
Brown Rice Protein Powder 907 Gram 2lb (907gm)
This high-quality protein supplement is made from sprouted brown rice for enhanced efficacy, and is enzymatically isolated in a process that is free of chemicals. Easy to digest and perfect in smoothies, Brown Rice Protein Powder is designed to work in conjunction with a variety of exercise and...
Price: $26.98 $14.17
Ensure Plus Drink (24 Per Case) - 8 Oz...
Caffeine free An excellent source of 24 essential vitamins and minerals. Please call Customer Service for a RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Number. <5 mg; Sodium 240 mg; Potassium 440 mg; Total Carb. Unauthorized Returns will not be accepted. Antioxidants to help protect cells from...
Price: $32.95
Ensure Plus Drink (24 Per Case) - 8 Oz...
Folic Acid to help promote growth and development of red blood cells. Use it as a delicious meal supplement, occasional meal replacement or a convenient between-meal snack. Ensure Plus Drink Features: New Bottle! Ensure Plus is a source of concentrated calories to help you gain or maintain...
Price: $32.95
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  • Q: I'm trying to gain some weight, I am a 15 year old girl, im 5'5 and only weight 104 pounds. I recently bought Ensure High Protein, how many of these should i be drinking to gain some weight? Or would it be more logical to buy Ensure Plus instead of Ensure High Protein?

    Please Answer! Thanks in advance. (10 pts to best answer!)
    A: Neither. Here's why.

    Ensure is a great product for people who really need it. Those people are ones that have a difficult time getting adequate nutrition, e.g. people on liquid diets or who cannot tolerate a normal diet. Otherwise, it's simply too expensive if all you want is some extra calories.

    Ensure costs something like $2 per can, right? Each can is about 250 calories. You're thus paying $8 per 1000 calories.

    Compare: 2% milk is about 2000 calories per gallon. If you pay $2.50 per gallon, then you're paying only $1.25 per 1000 calories.

    If you want more concentrated calories, you can add a weight gain powder. You can purchase these at places like GNC, or through vendors on the internet. These powders cost somewhere between $1.25 and $3 per 1000 calories, depending on the brand you purchase.

    Bottom line: Ensure is fine, but there are far more economical sources available if your only concern is weight gain.
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Health Matters : Infant Nutritional Information

The newborn, regardless of whether or not nursed in the delivery room, can be taken to the mother for nursing within the first 4 h of birth. The mother should assume a comfortable, relaxed position, such as lying almost flat and turning from one side to the other to offer each breast. The newborn should face the mother, ventral surface to ventral surface. The mother should support her breast with thumb and index finger above and three fingers below the nipple to ensure that it is centered in the newborn's mouth, minimizing any soreness. The center of the newborn's lower lip should be stimulated with the nipple so that rooting will occur and the mouth will open wide and grasp the nipple and areola. The newborn's tongue compresses the teat against the hard palate. Suction should be broken before removing the newborn from the breast. Feedings should be started on alternate sides. Initially, it takes at least 2 min for the let-down reflex to act. Excessive suckling should be avoided initially.