Inventors:
Marlene W. Borschel - Worthington OH
John D. Benson - Dublin OH
Merle D. Breen - Westerville OH
William C. MacLean - Upper Arlington OH
Debra L. Ponder - Worthington OH
Alan D. Strickland - Dallas TX
William R. Treem - Avon CT
Assignee:
Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park IL
International Classification:
A23C 920
Abstract:
A novel liquid nutritional for use as an infant formula for use in the treatment of infantile colic is disclosed. The formula comprises protein, fat, carbohydrates and dietary fiber of a concentration of between 3. 1 and 14. 1 grams of fiber per liter of formula. Specific preferred protein, fat, carbohydrate and fiber sources are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of treating infants with colic by feeding an infant the formula made in accordance with the invention. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the infant formula of the invention.