The effect of isomaltulose enriched and mineral and vitamin fortified growing-up milk on cognitive performance in young children (5-6 years old).

There is much evidence to support positive effects of breakfast on
cognitive performance of children. Sofar this is especially related to
the glycemic index of the meals, the carbohydrates in particular. This
study intends to show the particular acute effect of two doses of
isomaltulose (5 and 2.5 g per serving), with a glycemic index of 32, as
added to minerals and vitamins enriched growing up milk on cognitive
performance (working memory and attention span in particular). The study
will be performed in indonesian children aged 5-6 years recruited in
Jakarta.

Isomaltulose reduces the decline in working memory and attention span in older children.

This reduction in decline is also seen when lower amounts of isomaltulose are combined with a mix of minerals and vitamins.

Cognitive performance tests will be done at baseline and 60, 120 and 180 minutes postdose. Cognitive performance tests will be done on the last day of the intervention period.



The cognitive performance is measured by the CDR System, a cognitive performance test battery, from United Biosource Corporation, Wayne, USA.

1. A: Regular Growing up milk (GUM);

2. B: A + Isomaltulose;

3. C: A + Isomaltulose and lowered protein;

4. D: A + Isomaltulose (half the dose of B) + mix of vitamins and minerals.

Each test product will be consumed for 14 days.