There’s a shortage of pediatric shakes (pediasure, etc.)
Are geriatric shakes (Ensure, Boost, etc.) an adequate substitute?
I’m thinking so but not sure.
I’m not sure...haven’t researched it, though I would imagine they would be fairly similar. I’m 100% sure without even looking that you can create a much healthier version of either yourself though. The processed junk that goes into those things isn’t fit for human consumption at any age, IMHO.
No, the caloric needs of a child is different than that of an adult, so are many other nutrient needs.
Adult shakes will make your child fat and maybe diabetic.