Higher Energy, Lipid, and Carbohydrate Provision to Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants Is Differentially Associated With Neurodevelopment at 18 Months, Despite Consistent Improvements in Weight Gain.

Rosine BisharaMichelle R AsburyDawn V Y NgNicole BandoEugene NgSharon UngerDeborah L O'Connornull null

Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2021)

Smaller, more immature VLBW infants and those with morbidity have the greatest risk of poor nutrition and growth. Increasing macronutrient/energy intakes are generally associated with improved weight gain, but not necessarily improved neurodevelopment.

Keyphrases

weight gain
low birth weight
preterm infants
body mass index
birth weight
human milk
preterm birth
weight loss
physical activity
palliative care
fatty acid