Accuracy and Reliability of Infrared Analyzers for Measuring Human Milk Macronutrients in a Milk Bank Setting.

Maryanne Tigchelaar PerrinJannette FestivalShaina StarksLesley Mondeaux Elizabeth A BrownellAmy Vickers

Published in: Current developments in nutrition (2019)

Infrared analysis is an accurate and reliable method for measuring crude protein and total fat in a milk bank setting. Carbohydrate measurements are less accurate and are significantly different between instruments, which will likely lead to differences in derived calorie values.

Keyphrases

human milk
low birth weight
high resolution
adipose tissue
preterm infants
weight loss
fatty acid
mass spectrometry