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Nutrient-enriched Infant Formula Is Associated With Higher Weight Gain for Low Birth Weight Infants

Michelle Ngan1, Ramon Durazo-Arvizu, Marc G Weiss

  • 1*Department of Public Health Sciences†Department of Pediatrics‡Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL.

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
|May 26, 2017
PubMed

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Nutrient-enriched formulas significantly improved weight gain in low birth weight infants. This study highlights the benefits of specialized nutrition for infant growth and development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Low birth weight infants require specialized nutrition for optimal growth.
  • Nutrient-enriched formulas are designed to provide enhanced nutritional support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between nutrient-enriched formula use and weight gain in low birth weight infants.
  • To compare weight gain in infants fed enriched versus standard formulas.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of 3130 low birth weight infants (1500-2500 g) born in 2010.
  • Used data from the Illinois Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
  • Multilevel mixed-effects linear regression adjusted for gestational age, birth weight, and breastfeeding history.

Main Results:

  • Infants fed enriched formula gained significantly more weight per month in the first 6 months (46.4 g) and 6-12 months (34.0 g) compared to standard formula.
  • Findings were consistent across different birth weight subgroups within the low birth weight range.

Conclusions:

  • Nutrient-enriched formulas are associated with increased weight gain in low birth weight infants.
  • Specialized formulas may play a crucial role in supporting the growth of vulnerable infants.
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