Enhanced nutrition improves growth and increases blood adiponectin concentrations in very low birth weight infants

Enhanced nutrition improves growth and increases blood adiponectin concentrations in very low birth weight infants

Background: Adequate nutrient supply is essential for optimal postnatal growth in very low birth weight (VLBW, birth weight<1,500 g) infants. Early growth may influence the risk of metabolic syndrome later in life. Objective: To evaluate growth and blood metabolic markers (adiponectin, leptin, an...

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Main Authors: Elin W. Blakstad, Sissel J. Moltu, Britt Nakstad, Marit B. Veierød, Kenneth Strømmen, Pétur B. Júlíusson, Astrid N. Almaas, Arild E. Rønnestad, Kristin Brække, Christian A. Drevon, Per O. Iversen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Swedish Nutrition Foundation 2016-12-01
Series:Food & Nutrition Research
Subjects:
premature
metabolic syndrome
leptin
adiponectin
IGF-1
Online Access:http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/33171/50265

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