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Postdischarge formula consumption in infants born preterm.

A Lucas1, F King, N B Bishop

  • 1MRC Dunn Nutrition Unit, Cambridge.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Preterm infants fed formula ad libitum showed high milk intake, with many exceeding recommended energy and protein limits by six months. This highlights potential overfeeding risks in formula-fed preterm infants during early development.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal nutrition
  • Pediatric gastroenterology

Background:

  • Preterm infants often require specialized feeding strategies.
  • Formula feeding is common for preterm infants post-discharge.
  • Accurate assessment of milk intake is crucial for growth and development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify milk intake in preterm infants fed formula ad libitum.
  • To compare intake with established recommended nutritional limits.
  • To identify potential risks of overconsumption.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 31 preterm infants from hospital discharge to nine months post-term.
  • All milk intake was precisely weighed.
  • Intake data analyzed against recommended energy and protein guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Mean daily milk intake remained high, exceeding 150 g/kg even at six months post-term.
  • 16% of infants consumed 300-350 g/kg.
  • 50% exceeded upper recommended energy intake limits; 35% exceeded protein intake limits.

Conclusions:

  • Formula-fed preterm infants exhibit substantial milk intake, often surpassing recommended levels.
  • Ad libitum feeding may lead to overconsumption of energy and protein.
  • Monitoring intake is essential to prevent potential adverse outcomes in preterm infants.

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