The association of macronutrients in human milk with the growth of preterm infants.

Yi-Hsuan LinYa-Chi HsuMing-Chih LinChao-Huei ChenTeh-Ming Wang

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Both the protein concentration in human milk and the daily total protein intake had a positive correlation with the body weight gain of premature infants. Routine analysis of breast milk and individualized fortification might be indicated to optimize the growth of preterm infants.

Keyphrases

human milk
low birth weight
preterm infants
weight gain
body mass index
birth weight
preterm birth
protein protein
amino acid
weight loss
clinical practice
small molecule