Nutrition of the Low Birth Weight Infant

Reviews findings on nutrient utilization in low birthweight infants and offers nutritional guidelines. Subjects include the impact of environmental temperature, fat digestion and absorption, the protein requirements of neonates with infections, and vitamin supplementation.

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This volume reviews recent findings about nutrient utilization in low birthweight infants and offers up-to-date nutritional guidelines for these infants. Noted experts examine the influence of energy and protein intakes on body compsotion; offer specific recommendations on energy and protein intake; explain the impact of environmental temperature on the infant's utilization of energy; suggest ways of improving fat digestion and absorption; establish requirements for long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids; and discuss the protein requirements of neonates with infections. Full consideration is given to calcium, phosphorus, and magensium requirements and to vitamin A,D, E, and K supplementation. The book also describes a new approach to partial parenteral nutrition for extremely low birthweight infants.