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Measuring the body composition of preterm and term neonates: from research to clinical applications.

Authors :
Roggero P
Giannì ML
Amato O
Agosti M
Fumagalli M
Mosca F
Source :
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition [J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr] 2007 Dec; Vol. 45 Suppl 3, pp. S159-62.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Assessment of body and weight gain composition is one of the major keys for the evaluation of nutritional requirements in preterm and term infants. The changes in body composition during the first years of life seem to play an important role in the nutritional programming of adult morbidity. Noninvasive and indirect techniques are the most suitable methods for measuring body composition in preterm and term infants. Most of these techniques are used in clinical practice, whereas others are used mainly for research.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-4801
Volume :
45 Suppl 3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18185084
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.mpg.0000302964.85922.1a