title: Nutritional deficiencies in the neonate.
abstract: This article reviews common nutritional deficiencies that have been identified in newborn infants, including deficiencies of protein; vitamins A, D, K, C, and E; calcium and phosphorus; folate; zinc; and copper. The etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of these nutritional deficiencies are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001206:Ascorbic Acid Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy; D002118:Calcium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000172:deficiency; D003300:Copper / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000172:deficiency; D003677:Deficiency Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005494:Folic Acid Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000172:deficiency; D011488:Protein Deficiency / Q000178:diet therapy; D014802:Vitamin A Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy; D014811:Vitamin E Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy; D014813:Vitamin K Deficiency / Q000188:drug therapy; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015032:Zinc / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000172:deficiency
chemical_list: D014815:Vitamins; D010758:Phosphorus; D003300:Copper; D015032:Zinc; D002118:Calcium