Why Nutrition of the Preterm Matters: Long-Term Consequences of Adverse Early Nutrition and Growth
Miami Neonatology 2016: Annual International Conference

William W. Hay, Jr, MD, professor of pediatrics, director, Child Maternal Health Program, Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, and scientific director of the Perinatal Research Center at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, discusses how growth rate in the preterm infant must be carefully managed, and the pitfalls of under- or over-nutrition. Participants in this presentation will have a better understanding of the preterm infant's protein and calorie needs.

This course does not offer CE credit.

  • William W. Hay, Jr, MD

    Professor
    University of Colorado, Retired
    Denver, Colorado

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Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the practices that result in undernutrition of preterm infants
  • Develop feeding plans that optimize the growth rate and long-term health outcomes of preterm infants