Nestlé Health Science, Florham Park, NJ, has added compact, convenient, 4 fluid ounce size nutritional beverages to its BOOST Nutritional Drinks line.
 
BOOST Calorie Smart 100 Calories Balanced Nutritional Drink and BOOST Compact Complete Nutritional Drink provide a nutrient-dense, smaller sized nutritional drink that can help consumers get the nutrition they need. According to Nestlé, studies have shown that older adults who consume a 4 fl oz nutrient-dense nutritional supplement, rather than a standard-size nutritional supplement, increase their calorie and protein intake significantly.
 
Further research shows that more than 40% of adults are not meeting the recommended daily intake of many vitamins and minerals through diet alone. Key shortfall nutrients for adults 50 years and older include calcium, magnesium, potassium, choline and vitamins A, D and E.
 
“There are many reasons why adults may not get the nutrition necessary for good health — for example, their lifestyle, their health status or natural effects of aging, such as appetite loss,” said Samantha Lynch, MS, RD CDN, a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition-related health conditions, including geriatrics and weight management. “Nutritionally balanced drinks can help address important nutrition gaps in older populations.”
 
BOOST Calorie Smart 100 Calories Drink is a 100 calorie, 4 fl oz snack size drink that contains 10 grams of high-quality protein to help maintain muscle; 25 vitamins and minerals to help meet daily nutritional needs; calcium to support bone health; and only 2 grams of sugar. It comes in Rich Chocolate and Very Vanilla flavors.
 
New BOOST Compact Drink provides complete nutrition in half the volume of a full size nutritional drink (4 fl oz vs. 8 fl oz in BOOST Original Drink). Each 4 fl oz bottle is packed with 240 calories; 10 grams of high-quality protein to help maintain muscle; and 26 vitamins and minerals to help meet daily nutritional needs. Available in Rich Chocolate and Very Vanilla flavors, it also contains both calcium and vitamin D to support bone health.
 
Both products are suitable for people with gluten sensitivity, celiac disease or lactose intolerance.