title: Nutritional assessment and therapeutic interventions for the preterm infant.
abstract: All components of assessment contribute to the final decision regarding nutritional status of the infant and the nutritional therapy indicated. One parameter by itself such as nutrient intake, weight change, or a laboratory value cannot clearly determine the total nutritional state of the infant. Achieving appropriate intakes and weight gains are two excellent parameters. Laboratory values can determine if nutrition is tolerated and manipulations are indicated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6621 Fannin Street, A-340, MC 1-3460, Houston, TX 77030, USA. dianea@bcm.tmc.edu
authors.forename: Diane M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000886:Anthropometry; D002657:Child Development; D006801:Humans; D007225:Infant Food; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008895:Milk, Human; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009752:Nutritional Status; D015430:Weight Gain