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BOOST® Kid Essentials™ 1.5

BOOST® Kid Essentials™ 1.5

Balanced Nutritional Drink (1.5 kcal/mL) specially designed for children ages 1-13. Each serving provides 10 grams of protein and 25 essential vitamins and minerals to help promote healthy growth. Rich in calcium and vitamin D to help build strong bones. Contains no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. Can be used for tube feeding or oral supplementation.

  • Specially designed formula for children providing 360 calories per serving with a kid approved taste
  • Delivers more calories per serving compared to standard 1 kcal/mL formulas
  • 25 essential vitamins and minerals to help promote healthy growth
  • 10 grams of protein per serving
  • Contains CalciLock®* a blend of essential nutrients to support healthy bone development
  • Contains antioxidants, including vitamins C and E and selenium
  • Contains vitamins C, D, B12 & zinc, key nutrients for immune support
  • No artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners
  • Can be used for tube feeding or oral supplementation.
Letter of Medical Necessity

Boost® Kid Essentials™ 1.5 Vanilla Vortex
kcal/mL 1.5
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 11%
Carbohydrate 44%
Fat 45%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 8
Calcium (mEq) 20
Potassium (mEq) 12
Chloride (mEq) 10
NPC:N Ratio 199:1
MCT:LCT Ratio 10:90
n6:n3 Ratio 12:1
Free Water (%) 78
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 620
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • Inadequate Oral Intake
  • Increased Energy Needs
  • Malnutrition
  • Nutritionally appropriate for ages 1 year and older
  • Shortened Feeding Schedules
  • Weight Maintenance

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE

  • Suitable for Lactose Intolerance^
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

^Not for individuals with galactosemia

  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Canola Oil
  • Soybean Oil
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Brown Rice Syrup
  • Sugar
Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, and less than 2% of Sugar, Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend*, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan

*Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Bitartrate, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Inositol, L-Carnitine, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K1

By Nature:
Milk

DRI Coverage

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 750 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1000 mL

Boost® Kid Essentials™ 1.5, Vanilla Vortex, 24 x 237 mL
HCPCS Code B4160
NDC-Format Number 43900-0335-40
Case UPC 00043900585413
Each UPC 00043900335407
Product Code 4390058541
Boost® Kid Essentials™ 1.5 Chocolate Craze
kcal/mL 1.5
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 11%
Carbohydrate 44%
Fat 45%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 8
Calcium (mEq) 20
Potassium (mEq) 12
Chloride (mEq) 10
NPC:N Ratio 199:1
MCT:LCT Ratio 10:90
n6:n3 Ratio 12:1
Free Water (%) 78
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 620
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • Inadequate Oral Intake
  • Increased Energy Needs
  • Malnutrition
  • Nutritionally appropriate for ages 1 year and older
  • Shortened Feeding Schedules
  • Weight Maintenance

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE

  • Suitable for Lactose Intolerance^
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

^Not for individuals with galactosemia

  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Canola Oil
  • Soybean Oil
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Brown Rice Syrup
  • Sugar
Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, and less than 2% of Sugar, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend*, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan

*Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Bitartrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Inositol, L-Carnitine, Ferrous Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K1

By Nature:
Milk

DRI Coverage

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 750 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1000 mL

Boost® Kid Essentials™ 1.5, Chocolate Craze, 24 x 237 mL
HCPCS Code B4160
NDC-Format Number 43900-0335-88
Case UPC 00043900506814
Each UPC 00043900335889
Product Code 4390050681
Boost® Kid Essentials™ 1.5 Strawberry Splash
kcal/mL 1.5
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 11%
Carbohydrate 44%
Fat 45%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 8
Calcium (mEq) 20
Potassium (mEq) 12
Chloride (mEq) 10
NPC:N Ratio 199:1
MCT:LCT Ratio 10:90
n6:n3 Ratio 12:1
Free Water (%) 78
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 620
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • Inadequate Oral Intake
  • Increased Energy Needs
  • Malnutrition
  • Nutritionally appropriate for ages 1 year and older
  • Shortened Feeding Schedules
  • Weight Maintenance

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE

  • Suitable for Lactose Intolerance^
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

^Not for individuals with galactosemia

  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Canola Oil
  • Soybean Oil
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Brown Rice Syrup
  • Sugar
Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, and less than 2% of Sugar, Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend*, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan

*Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Bitartrate, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Inositol, L-Carnitine, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K1

By Nature:
Milk

DRI Coverage

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 750 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1000 mL

Boost® Kid Essentials™ 1.5, Strawberry Splash, 24 x 237 mL
HCPCS Code B4160
NDC-Format Number 43900-0335-90
Case UPC 00043900649948
Each UPC 00043900335902
Product Code 4390064994

Protein Source

  • Milk Protein Concentrate

Fat Source

  • Canola Oil
  • Soybean Oil
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides

Carbohydrate Source

  • Brown Rice Syrup
  • Sugar
  • Inadequate Oral Intake
  • Increased Energy Needs
  • Malnutrition
  • Nutritionally appropriate for ages 1 year and older
  • Shortened Feeding Schedules
  • Weight Maintenance

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE

  • Suitable for Lactose Intolerance^
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

^Not for individuals with galactosemia

Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, and less than 2% of Sugar, Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend*, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan

*Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Bitartrate, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Inositol, L-Carnitine, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K1

By Nature: Milk

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 750 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1000 mL

Boost® Kid Essentials™ 1.5, Vanilla Vortex, 24 x 237 mL
HCPCS Code B4160
NDC-Format Number 43900-0335-40
Case UPC 00043900585413
Each UPC 00043900335407
Product Code 4390058541

Protein Source

  • Milk Protein Concentrate

Fat Source

  • Canola Oil
  • Soybean Oil
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides

Carbohydrate Source

  • Brown Rice Syrup
  • Sugar
  • Inadequate Oral Intake
  • Increased Energy Needs
  • Malnutrition
  • Nutritionally appropriate for ages 1 year and older
  • Shortened Feeding Schedules
  • Weight Maintenance

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE

  • Suitable for Lactose Intolerance^
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

^Not for individuals with galactosemia

Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, and less than 2% of Sugar, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend*, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan

*Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Bitartrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Inositol, L-Carnitine, Ferrous Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K1

By Nature: Milk

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 750 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1000 mL

Boost® Kid Essentials™ 1.5, Chocolate Craze, 24 x 237 mL
HCPCS Code B4160
NDC-Format Number 43900-0335-88
Case UPC 00043900506814
Each UPC 00043900335889
Product Code 4390050681

Protein Source

  • Milk Protein Concentrate

Fat Source

  • Canola Oil
  • Soybean Oil
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides

Carbohydrate Source

  • Brown Rice Syrup
  • Sugar
  • Inadequate Oral Intake
  • Increased Energy Needs
  • Malnutrition
  • Nutritionally appropriate for ages 1 year and older
  • Shortened Feeding Schedules
  • Weight Maintenance

Important Notes:

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE

  • Suitable for Lactose Intolerance^
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

^Not for individuals with galactosemia

Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, and less than 2% of Sugar, Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend*, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan

*Vitamin, Mineral, and Nutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Choline Bitartrate, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, Taurine, Inositol, L-Carnitine, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K1

By Nature: Milk

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 1 - 8 years old, 750 mL

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 25 key vitamins and minerals: 9 - 13 years old, 1000 mL

Boost® Kid Essentials™ 1.5, Strawberry Splash, 24 x 237 mL
HCPCS Code B4160
NDC-Format Number 43900-0335-90
Case UPC 00043900649948
Each UPC 00043900335902
Product Code 4390064994

Notes & Disclaimers for Key Benefits (Healthcare Professionals)

  • *CalciLock® is a combination of essential nutrients to help build and/or maintain strong bones. This nutrient blend includes calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and vitamins D, C and K and is designed to support bone health.