title: [Feeding of low-birth-weight infants].
abstract: A child with low birth-weight is defined. Physiological and biochemical bases for the nutrition of these babies are given. Breast-feeding is recommended describing advantages and disadvantages compared with other milk formulas. Some artificial milk formulas in the national market are analyzed and modified milk or protein-modified milk are recommended as substitutes for mother's milk.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008722:Methods; D008892:Milk; D011247:Pregnancy
vernacular_title: Alimentación en niños de peso bajo al nacimiento