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The aim is to explore the relationship between human milk macronutrient composition and growth in preterm infants.

April 25, 2026Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics0 citationsOpen Access

Human milk macronutrient composition and intake in relation to preterm infant growth: a cohort study

EMEakkarin MekangkulThai Red Cross Society CVChonnikant VisuthranukulChulalongkorn University ASAnongnart SirisabyaChulalongkorn University

Key Points

The aim is to explore the relationship between human milk macronutrient composition and growth in preterm infants.
Cohort study assessing protein and fat intakes in preterm infants.
Used human milk analysis-based methods to calculate macronutrient intakes.
Evaluated weight gain in connection to macronutrient consumption.
Higher protein and fat intakes correlate with enhanced weight gain in preterm infants.
Findings support the need for personalized human milk fortification strategies.
Indicate significant potential for tailored nutritional interventions.

Abstract

: Higher protein and fat intakes could potentially enhance weight gain in preterm infants. These findings provide further evidence to support the concept of individualized HM fortification. Our findings underscore the importance of using HMA-based methods to calculate macronutrient intakes among preterm infants.

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