Sex-Specific Differences in Nutrient Intake in Late Preterm Infants

• Main Authors: Pradeep Alur (Author), Sumana Ramarao (Author), Addie Hitt (Author), Simmy Vig (Author), Radha Alur (Author), Naveed Hussain (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Challenging the assumption of uniform nutritional needs in preterm feeding, this study identifies crucial sex-specific disparities in formula milk intake and growth among late preterm infants. Premature infants have difficulty regulating their oral intake during feeds, which is why clinicians prescr...