What is it?

When you push liquid milk through a filter what is left is whey. When this whey is dried, it forms whey protein concentrate. This high-protein concentrate also contains some carbohydrates (in lactose form) and fat. Whey-based protein is a complete protein, which means that it contains all of the amino acids. Learn More 

What is it?

A starch-based complex carbohydrate is usually made from corn, rice, potato, or wheat. It serves as a thickener to make Healthy Height shakes have a better mouthfeel and texture. Maltodextrin is recognized by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).

What is it?

Nonfat dry milk is derived from liquid milk by removing the water content. It contributes some of the protein content to Healthy Height.

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What is it?

High Oleic Sunflower oil is derived from sunflower oil, like its name indicates. It is a healthy source of fat because it is very high in mono and polyunsaturated fat. These types of fats have been shown to have positive effects on the cardiovascular system and are especially important for brain development in children.

What is it?

Cane sugar is made from whole sugar cane (white granulated sugar can be made from sugar beets or sugar cane). It’s sugar is of the sucrose form and has been added to Healthy Height to make it more palatable. It is important to note that only minimal amounts of sugar have been added to Healthy Height (only 3g of added sugar per serving).

What is it?

Cocoa powder is made from cacao beans and make our chocolate Healthy Height formula chocolatey and delicious.

What is it?

Inulin is a commonly used polysaccharide (carbohydrate) used to add insoluble fiber to foods. This type of fiber has been shown to improve gut health because of its role as a prebiotic. Inulin is Generally Recognized as Safe by the FDA. Additionally, in a 2005 study, it was found that daily consumption of prebiotic short- and long-chain inulin-type fructans increased calcium absorption and had positive effect on bone mineralization in prepubertal adolescents

What is it?

Modified Food Starch is added to foods to help powders dissolve better and prevents lumping. This has been added to Healthy Height to improve the shake texture when added to milk. While this has been created through modification of starch (and is sometimes a product of genetic modification), ours is non GMO and the FDA recognizes it as a GRAS ingredient.

What is it?

Arginine is an essential amino acid, a building block of protein. Certain amino acids like Arginine have been shown to play a role in regulatory agents in growth. They regulate by affecting calcium absorption and influencing healthy gut bacteria. Children experiencing delays in growth or poor growth rates have been shown to have low levels of Arginine. Learn More 

Short Stature occurs when a child’s height is below the average for his or her age and gender. There are sometimes no apparent cause for this to happen, however, there may be underlying medical conditions related to short stature that will require tests and further investigation by a pediatrician.

Having little to no appetite is often associated with an acute illness. Continued loss of appetite can be associated with poor weight gain or loss of weight, and may indicate a serious chronic illness.

BMI estimates how much body fat a person has and is based on their height and weight. However, for children, BMI estimates are slightly different compared to adults. A child’s body fat percentage changes at a much different pace as they continue to grow. Children’s BMIs are calculated by percentiles rather than by a standard number. Children with low BMIs are considered to be below the 5th percentile. Consult your pediatrician for more information on how to help them progress into a healthier BMI.

ADHD/ADD is a chronic condition that involves difficulty in maintaining attention, as well as increased hyperactivity and impulsiveness. This condition often begins in childhood and can continue into adulthood and may cause difficulties within school, social, and work environments.

Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung and digestive infections and limits the ability to breathe and eat over time. Symptoms may include difficult coughing due to mucus forming within the lungs, inability to gain weight, and runny, fatty stools.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors. The effects of ASD and the severity of symptoms differ from person to person.

Children with high activity levels often expend more calories than children who do not the same level of intense activity. This may cause hyperactive children to burn more calories than they consume, causing them to quickly lose weight at a pace that is not ideal for their development.

Feeding therapy is usually conducted by a trained occupational or speech therapist who can assist in teaching a child how to eat or eat better.

Picky eating is when a child has difficulty accepting certain foods or prefers to eat the same foods over and over. Picky eating is usually prevalent in toddlers and preschoolers. Picky eating often leads to concerns over whether a child is receiving the proper amount of nutrition.