The Fate of Fat: Pre-Exposure Fat Losses during Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Preterm Newborns

The Fate of Fat: Pre-Exposure Fat Losses during Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Preterm Newborns

Deficient nutritional support and subsequent postnatal growth failure are major covariates of short- and long-term outcome in preterm neonates. Despite its relevance, extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) is still prevalent, occurring in an important portion of extremely preterm infants. Lipids pro...

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Main Authors: Maissa Rayyan, Nathalie Rommel, Karel Allegaert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
preterm
nutritional support
lipids
nasogastric tube feeding
fat delivery
absorption
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/8/5279

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