Korean J Perinatol.
2016 Mar;27(1):1-7. 10.14734/kjp.2016.27.1.1.
Nutritional Strategies for Optimal Growth of Small for Gestational Age Infants: Updates
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hyrang@snubh.org
- KMID: 2164263
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14734/kjp.2016.27.1.1
Abstract
- Babies born small for gestational age (SGA) are at risks of developing growth failure and impaired neurodevelopment as long-term outcomes when nutritional supply is inadequate during postnatal period. However, metabolic outcomes and cardiovascular risks later in life also do matter when excessive nutritional intake induces rapid catch-up growth after birth. Preterm infants born SGA and still small at hospital discharge need more nutrients than term infants to catch up within the first 2 years, whereas term infants born SGA should be cautious in gaining weight anytime. Therefore, nutritional strategies for optimal growth of SGA infants should be planned individually based on evidences.
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