Abstract: The invention concerns a synthetic composition for restoring and/or maintaining a positive net protein balance in a child, wherein the composition is administered in a dose of 0.10 to 0.55 gram of proteins per kilogram of body mass of the child, said dose being administered as at least one serving given over a period of 0 min duration to about 60 min duration. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic method of restoring and/or maintaining a positive net protein balance in a child, said method comprising the use of a synthetic composition administered in a dose of 0.10 to 0.55 gram of proteins per kilogram of body mass of the child, said dose being administered as at least one serving given over a period of 0 min duration to about 60 min duration. Preferably the composition has a protein content of 0.075 to 10 g/100 mL, more preferably of 0.75 to 6 g/100 mL.

Abstract: The invention concerns a synthetic composition for rehydrating a child who is in state of dehydration, wherein the composition is administered as a liquid in a dose of 0.10 to 0.55 gram of proteins, and in a volume of 15 to 50 mL of composition, per kilogram of body mass of the child, said dose being administered as at least one serving given over a period of 0 min duration to about 60 min duration. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic method of rehydrating a child who is in state of dehydration, said method comprising the use of a synthetic composition administered as a liquid in a dose of 0.10 to 0.55 gram of proteins, and in a volume of 5 to 50 mL of composition, per kilogram of body mass of the child, said dose being administered as at least one serving given over a period of 0 min duration to about 60 min duration. Preferably the composition has a protein content of 0.075 to 10 g/100 mL, more preferably of 0.75 to 6 g/100 mL.