Trial reportNutrition journal2011
The effects of varying protein and energy intakes on the growth and body composition of very low birth weight infants.
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- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human Milk Feeding and Short-Term Growth in Preterm and Very Low Birth Weight Infants.Nutrients · 2021Pooled it
- Comparison of different protein concentrations of human milk fortifier for promoting growth and neurological development in preterm infants.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Higher versus lower protein intake in formula-fed low birth weight infants.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Higher versus lower protein intake in formula-fed low birth weight infants.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2014Pooled it
- Implementation of nutritional strategies decreases postnatal growth restriction in preterm infants.PloS one · 2012Trial
- Association of Early Nutrition and Growth and Metabolic Parameters in Very Low Birth Weight Infants.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Human milk macronutrient composition and intake in relation to preterm infant growth: a cohort study.Clinical and experimental pediatrics · 2026Article
- Associations of human milk lactoferrin with measures of physical growth in very preterm infants.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Article
- [Interpretation of key points from the "Expert Consensus on Diagnosis and Management of Neonatal Cow Milk Protein Allergy (2023)"].Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics · 2024Article
- How is bioelectrical impedance used in neonatal intensive care? A scoping review.European journal of pediatrics · 2024Article
- Bioelectrical Impedance in Premature Newborns and Its Relationship with Diet Therapy in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Body composition after implementation of an enhanced parenteral nutrition protocol in the neonatal intensive care unit: a randomised pilot trial.Annals of human biology · 2024Article
- Infant body composition: A comprehensive overview of assessment techniques, nutrition factors, and health outcomes.Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition · 2023Review
- The Impacts of Single Preterm Human Donor Milk Compared to Mother's Own Milk on Growth and Body Composition.Nutrients · 2023Article
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- Effects of Total Enteral Nutrition on Early Growth, Immunity, and Neuronal Development of Preterm Infants.Nutrients · 2021Review
- Improving long-term health outcomes of preterm infants: how to implement the findings of nutritional intervention studies into daily clinical practice.European journal of pediatrics · 2021Review
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- Metabolic Hormone Profiles in Breast Milk From Mothers of Moderate-Late Preterm Infants Are Associated With Growth From Birth to 4 Months in a Sex-Specific Manner.Frontiers in nutrition · 2021Article
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5 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine the effects of high dietary protein and energy intake on the growth and body composition of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. STUDY
designThirty-eight VLBW infants whose weights were appropriate for their gestational ages were assessed for when they could tolerate oral intake for all their nutritional needs. Thirty-two infants were included in a longitudinal, randomized clinical trial over an approximate 28-day period. One control diet (standard preterm formula, group A, n = 8, 3.7 g/kg/d of protein and 129 kcal/kg/d) and two high-energy and high-protein diets (group B, n = 12, 4.2 g/kg/d and 150 kcal/kg/d; group C, n = 12, 4.7 g/kg/d and 150 kcal/kg/d) were compared. Differences among groups in anthropometry and body composition (measured with bioelectrical impedance analysis) were determined. An enriched breast milk group (n = 6) served as a descriptive reference group.
resultsGroups B and C displayed greater weight gains and higher increases in fat-free mass than group A.
conclusionAn intake of 150 kcal/kg/d of energy and 4.2 g/kg/d of protein increases fat-free mass accretion in VLBW infants.
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