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Nutritional Support Strategies for the Preterm Infant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

William W Hay1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States.

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
|October 23, 2018
PubMed

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Optimizing nutrition for preterm infants is crucial for growth and development. Enhanced early nutrition, both intravenous and enteral, improves neurodevelopment and reduces later-life chronic disease risks.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal nutrition
  • Pediatric growth and development

Background:

  • Preterm infant nutrition aims to mimic fetal growth and nutrient levels.
  • Inadequate nutrition in preterm infants leads to growth failure, increased morbidity, and suboptimal neurodevelopment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of enhanced nutrition for very preterm infants.
  • To underscore the long-term benefits of early nutritional interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current nutritional goals for preterm infants.
  • Analysis of outcomes associated with enhanced intravenous and enteral nutrition.

Main Results:

  • Enhanced nutrition, initiated immediately after birth, supports positive energy and protein balance.
  • Early nutritional interventions improve neurodevelopmental outcomes in the long term.

Conclusions:

  • Optimized nutrition is essential for preterm infants' growth, development, and long-term health.
  • Early enhanced nutrition offers lasting benefits, including chronic disease prevention.

Keywords:
Amino acidsGlucoseHyperglycemiaLipidNutritionPreterm

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