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Evaluation of adequacy of protein and energy

Jatinder Bhatia1, Patricia Mena, Scott Denne

  • 1Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA. jatindeb@georgiahealth.edu

The Journal of Pediatrics
|March 1, 2013
PubMed

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Assessing infant growth is key for nutritional adequacy, particularly in preterm neonates. This review covers growth measures, biochemical markers, and long-term health outcomes for preterm infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Growth assessment is the primary method for evaluating nutritional adequacy in pediatrics.
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for preterm infant growth approximate fetal growth rates.
  • Fetal accretion of fat and lean body mass differs from postnatal accretion patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review anthropometric measures for assessing growth in preterm infants.
  • To discuss biochemical markers for monitoring nutritional sufficiency.
  • To examine the impact of growth trajectory on long-term health outcomes in preterm infants.

Main Methods:

  • Review of anthropometric measurements.
  • Analysis of biochemical markers.
  • Examination of growth trajectory data.

Main Results:

  • Growth assessment is critical for preterm neonates' nutritional status.
  • Postnatal growth and body mass accretion in preterm infants differ from fetal development.
  • Growth trajectory significantly impacts later health outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate growth assessment and nutritional monitoring are essential for preterm infants.
  • Understanding differences between fetal and postnatal growth is crucial for optimal infant nutrition.
  • Early nutritional interventions based on growth trajectory can improve long-term health.

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