Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8812290 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Human growth is not constant through gestation and early infancy. The frequently-quoted 15âg/kg/d, 10-30 gram/day and 1âcm/week only fit current growth references for limited time periods. Rates of 15-20âg/kg/d (calculated using average or exponential methods) are a reasonable goal for infants 23-36 weeks, but not beyond.
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Authors
Tanis R. PhD, RD, Diane PhD, RD, Sharon PhD, RD, Angela MD, Richard A. MD, Thibault MD, PhD,