Protein Intake and Growth in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review

Emma L. Tonkin BND (Hons); Carmel T. Collins PhD; Jacqueline Miller PhD

doi:10.1177/2333794X14554698

Global Pediatric Health (Oct 2014)

Protein Intake and Growth in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review

Emma L. Tonkin BND (Hons),
Carmel T. Collins PhD,
Jacqueline Miller PhD

Affiliations

Emma L. Tonkin BND (Hons): Women’s and Children’s Health Research Institute, Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Carmel T. Collins PhD: FOODplus Research Centre and School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health, The University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Jacqueline Miller PhD: Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X14554698
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 1

Abstract

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Objective . This review aimed to investigate the relationship between varying levels of enteral protein intake and growth in preterm infants, regardless of feeding method. Data Sources . Electronic databases were searched for relevant studies, as were review articles, reference lists, and text books. Study Selection . Trials were included if they were randomized or quasirandomized, participants were 1000 g.

Published in Global Pediatric Health

ISSN: 2333-794X (Online)
Publisher: SAGE Publishing
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Pediatrics
Website: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/gph

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