Protein for preterm infants: How much is needed? How much is enough? How much is too much?

Pediatrics and Neonatology

Volumn 51, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 198-207

  Hay, William W ^a   Thureen, Patti ^a  

^a Children's Hospital Colorado   (United States)

Author keywords

Amino acids; Fetus; Neonate; Nutrition; Preterm infant; Protein

Indexed keywords

AMINO ACID;

CHILD DEVELOPMENT; HUMAN; INFANT NUTRITION; NEWBORN; PHYSIOLOGY; PREMATURITY; PROTEIN INTAKE; REVIEW;

AMINO ACIDS; CHILD DEVELOPMENT; DIETARY PROTEINS; HUMANS; INFANT NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA; INFANT, NEWBORN; INFANT, PREMATURE;

EID: 79952113417     PISSN: 18759572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1875-9572(10)60039-3     Document Type: Review

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