Predicting body fat percentage at 36 weeks of postmenstrual age in infants born preterm.

Jacqueline RazzaghyLi ZhangNengjun YiAriel A Salas

Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2023)

Weight gain and increase in length per week from birth to 36 weeks PMA, mid-arm circumference at 36 weeks PMA, male sex, and enteral fluid intake are significant predictors of body fat percentage at 36 weeks PMA in very preterm infants. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
weight gain
preterm birth
preterm infants
body mass index
low birth weight
clinical trial
randomized controlled trial
pregnant women
study protocol
placebo controlled