Korean J Perinatol.  2016 Mar;27(1):1-7. 10.14734/kjp.2016.27.1.1.

Nutritional Strategies for Optimal Growth of Small for Gestational Age Infants: Updates

• Yang HR

• KMID: 2164263
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14734/kjp.2016.27.1.1

Abstract

Babies born small for gestational age (SGA) are at risks of developing growth failure and impaired neurodevelopment as long-term outcomes when nutritional supply is inadequate during postnatal period. However, metabolic outcomes and cardiovascular risks later in life also do matter when excessive nutritional intake induces rapid catch-up growth after birth. Preterm infants born SGA and still small at hospital discharge need more nutrients than term infants to catch up within the first 2 years, whereas term infants born SGA should be cautious in gaining weight anytime. Therefore, nutritional strategies for optimal growth of SGA infants should be planned individually based on evidences.

Keyword

Small for gestational age; Preterm infant; Term infant; Growth; Nutrition

MeSH Terms

Gestational Age*
Humans
Infant*
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Parturition

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