The present invention relates to a nutritional supplement for administration to children. The supplement comprises a protein component, a carbohydrate component, and a fat or lipid component which further comprises a source of DHA. The supplement has an ω-6:ω-3 fatty acid ratio of about 6:1 or less. The present invention also relates to a method of providing nutrition to a pediatric subject comprising administering to the subject a nutritional supplement comprising a protein component; a carbohydrate component; and a fat or lipid component, which further comprises a source of DHA, wherein the composition has an ω-6:ω-3 fatty acid ratio of about 6:1 or less.本發明係關於一種用於投予兒童的營養補充品。該補充品包含蛋白質成分、醣成分、和脂肪或脂質成分(其進一步包含DHA來源)。該補充品具有約6:1或更低的ω-6:ω-3脂肪酸比例。本發明也關於一種提供營養給小兒科患者之方法,其包括給該患者投予營養補充品,該補充品包含蛋白質成分、醣成分、和脂肪或脂質成分,其進一步包含DHA來源,其中該組成物具有約6:1或更低的ω-6:ω-3脂肪酸比例。