MetaKids Nutrition Powder Chocolate by Metagenics – Everyday Nutrition for Kids
MetaKids Nutrition Powder Chocolate brings plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals together in a chocolate-flavored powder designed for children ages 4–12. This children’s nutrition powder offers a practical way to add selected nutrients to a varied diet when a practitioner recommends nutritional support. One scoop provides 8 grams of protein, 6 grams of dietary fiber, and 90 calories. Its purpose is to complement meals and snacks, not replace the food variety children need as they grow.*
Key MetaKids Nutrition Powder Chocolate Benefits
- Plant-based protein for kids: Rice protein and added L-lysine supply amino acids used to build and maintain body proteins as part of normal growth.*
- Everyday nutritional support: Vitamins and minerals contribute to normal functions ranging from energy metabolism to bone maintenance.*
- Fiber and prebiotic support: Partially hydrolyzed guar gum and 2’-fucosyllactose add different types of carbohydrates to this multi-nutrient formula.*
How MetaKids Nutrition Powder Chocolate Works
A growing child needs more than protein alone. The body uses amino acids for structural proteins, while micronutrients help enzymes carry out everyday processes. This chocolate nutrition shake combines those nutritional building blocks with plant-sourced DHA and choline. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D contribute to normal bone health, and B vitamins participate in the body’s use of food for energy. These are nutritional roles, not promises of faster growth, better grades, or treatment for an underlying problem.*
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Rice protein and L-lysine: Provide protein and an added essential amino acid in a scoop that can be mixed with water.*
- 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL): A prebiotic carbohydrate structurally like one found in human milk, but not sourced from human milk. Research in older adults supports its potential to influence intestinal bacteria; those findings do not establish the same response in children using this powder.*
- Plant-sourced DHA and choline: Add nutrients associated with cell membranes to the formula, alongside a broad selection of vitamins and minerals.*
This gluten-free nutrition powder is labeled non-GMO. Review the complete ingredients rather than assuming plant-based means suitable for every food sensitivity. Parents should include this powder when reviewing a child’s total vitamin and mineral intake, especially if another multivitamin is already used.
MetaKids Nutrition Powder Chocolate Is Formulated For
- Children ages 4–12 whose practitioner recommends a kids’ nutritional supplement alongside regular meals.
- Families seeking a water-mixed powder with protein, fiber, and micronutrients rather than a protein-only formula.
- Parents discussing daily nutrition for children with a healthcare professional who can consider food intake, preferences, and individual needs.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Childs Supplements and Protein Products collections.
Recommendation: For children ages 4-12, blend, shake, or briskly stir about one scoop (29 g) into 8 ounces of pure, distilled, or filtered water until powder is completely dissolved.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (29 g)
Servings Per Container: 14
Calories ... 90
Total Fat ... 3 g
Saturated Fat ... 1.5 g
Total Carbohydrate ... 13 g
Dietary Fiber ... 6 g
Total Sugars ... 4 g***
Includes 2g Added Sugars
Protein ... 8 g
Vitamin A ... 750 mcg
Vitamin C ... 25 mg
Vitamin D ... 15 mcg (600 IU)
Vitamin E ... 5.3 mg
Vitamin K ... 55 mcg
Thiamin ... 0.15 mg
Riboflavin ... 0.17 mg
Niacin ... 9.8 mg
Vitamin B₆ ... 0.6 mg
Folate ... 340 mcg DFE
Vitamin B₁₂ ... 1.2 mcg
Biotin ... 12 mcg
Pantothenic Acid ... 3 mg
Choline ... 50 mg
Calcium ... 145 mg
Iron ... 1.5 mg
Phosphorus ... 180 mg
Iodine ... 65 mcg
Magnesium ... 30 mg
Zinc ... 3 mg
Selenium ... 17 mcg
Chromium ... 15 mcg
Chloride ... 75 mg
Sodium ... 25 mg
Potassium ... 200 mg
2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) ... 500 mg***
L-Lysine ... 200 mg***
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) ... 75 mg***
**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
***Daily Value not established.
Ingredients: Rice protein concentrate, partially hydrolyzed guar gum, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), organic cane sugar, natural flavors,† medium-chain triglycerides, DHA algal powder (glucose syrup solids, DHA algal oil, modified corn starch, mannitol, high oleic sunflower oil, sodium ascorbate, mono and diglycerides, sodium polyphosphate, tricalcium phosphate, natural flavors, tocopherols, sunflower lecithin, and ascorbyl palmitate), 2’-fucosyllactose powder, guar gum, gum acacia, dicalcium phosphate, silica, xanthan gum, L-lysine HCl, choline bitartrate [hydrogenated vegetable oil encapsulate (one or more of highly refined soybean oil, palm oil, and cottonseed oil)], vitamin and mineral blend (ascorbic acid, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, rice flour, zinc gluconate, beta-carotene, niacinamide, retinyl acetate, cholecalciferol, calcium D-pantothenate, selenomethionine, D-biotin, phylloquinone, potassium iodide, pyridoxine HCl, calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, thiamin HCl, riboflavin, chromium polynicotinate, and methylcobalamin), and Luo Han Guo fruit (monk fruit) extract.
†No MSG
This product is non-GMO.
Certified Gluten-Free
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.
WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/food
Frequently Asked Questions About MetaKids Nutrition Powder Chocolate
What are the benefits of MetaKids Nutrition Powder Chocolate?
This powder provides a combination of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, plant-sourced DHA, and choline for children ages 4–12. Protein supplies building blocks used in normal growth, while micronutrients support everyday body functions. The chocolate flavor and water-mixed format offer an alternative to swallowing tablets. It is best understood as nutritional support alongside a varied diet, not a replacement for meals or a way to guarantee a specific growth or learning outcome.*
Who is MetaKids Nutrition Powder Chocolate intended for?
The label directions are for children ages 4–12. A parent or caregiver can discuss whether the formula fits the child’s usual eating pattern, other supplements, and individual needs with a healthcare practitioner. Do not extrapolate the labeled serving to toddlers, infants, or other age groups. Check every ingredient if a child has food allergies or sensitivities, and review total nutrient intake before combining the powder with a multivitamin or another fortified drink.
Are there side effects or precautions to consider?
Individual tolerance can vary, and the fiber-containing formula may be associated with gas or digestive discomfort in some users. Stop use and seek professional advice if a child develops an unexpected reaction. The label says to keep the product out of children’s reach and not use it if the safety seal is missing or broken. The distributor also lists a California lead-exposure warning, reproduced above. Review that warning and the full ingredient list with the child’s practitioner before use.
How does this powder fit into overall nutritional support?
Use the labeled mixing directions within a food-first plan that includes varied meals, snacks, and appropriate hydration. A scoop mixed with water adds selected nutrients, but does not supply every food group or replace the benefits of learning to enjoy different foods. A practitioner can help identify whether additional support is useful and whether existing supplements overlap. Persistent concerns about appetite, growth, or digestion deserve individualized evaluation rather than relying on a nutrition powder alone.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
