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Shankaran S. 1996. Feeding Method and Fat Tolerance in Very Low Birthweight Neonates [Final report]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University, 4 pp.

Annotation: Two approaches were available for providing very low birthweight neonates with adequate nutrition: (1) Parenteral nutrition, which was complicated by the limited tolerance of very low birthweight neonates for the various nutrients; or (2) enteral nutrition, complicated by the limited volume of intake. We allocated 90 very low birthweight neonates (750–1,499 grams) randomly to continuous gastric drip or intermittent bolus feeding as soon as their clinical condition allowed enteral feedings. We monitored intestinal tolerance to the formula, growth (by anthropometric measurements and estimation of body composition by total body electrical conductivity), rate of progression of feedings, and macronutrient balance studies. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Enteral Feeding, Low Birthweight, MCH Research, Newborn infants, Nutrition, Parenteral Feeding, Research

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