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Nutrient Needs of the Preterm Infant

Joni Rose, MS, RD

Departments of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tennessee, Memphis

Kristy Gibbons, RD, LDN

Departments of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tennessee, Memphis

Susan E. Carlson, PHD

Departments of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tennessee, Memphis

Winston W.K. Koo, MBBS

Departments of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tennessee, Memphis

Preterm infants exhibit special nutrient needs that differ substantially from other patient populations. Special characteristics include increased energy and protein requirements that must be addressed to prevent tissue catabolism and support growth. The immaturity of some organ systems may also complicate the administration of nutrition support. This article describes important characteristics of enteral and parenteral nutrition as it applies to the preterm infant.

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Vol. 8, No. 5, 226-232 (1993)
DOI: 10.1177/0115426593008005226
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