Implementation of a Nutrition Program Reduced Post-Discharge Growth Restriction in Thai Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants

Implementation of a Nutrition Program Reduced Post-Discharge Growth Restriction in Thai Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants

Very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants are vulnerable to growth restriction after discharge due to cumulative protein and energy deficits during their hospital stay and early post-discharge period. The current study evaluated the effectiveness of the preterm infant, post-discharge nutrition (P...

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Main Authors: Suchada Japakasetr, Chutima Sirikulchayanonta, Umaporn Suthutvoravut, Busba Chindavijak, Masaharu Kagawa, Somjai Nokdee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
very low birth weight preterm infant
growth restriction
post-discharge
nutrition program
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/12/820

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