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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 1991
Filed:
May. 22, 1990
Marlene W Borschel, Worthington, OH (US);
John D Benson, Dublin, OH (US);
Merle D Breen, Westerville, OH (US);
William C MacLean, Jr, Upper Arlington, OH (US);
Debra L Ponder, Worthington, OH (US);
Alan D Strickland, Dallas, TX (US);
William R Treem, Avon, CT (US);
Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL (US);
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.