Inadequate nutrition of the preterm infant, especially the very low birthweight (VLBW) and extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infant, has long-lasting adverse consequences. Despite advancement in many aspects of clinical care of VLBW/ELBW infants, there is significant variability between neonatologists in the means of providing nutrition. More uniform guidelines based on the best available scientific evidence are needed. The objective of this review is to provide the neonatologist with evidence-based guidelines for the nutritional management of VLBW/ELBW infants.
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