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Renowned professor Berthold Koletzko, MD, PhD, defines recommended nutrient intakes to meet individual physiological requirements for growth, health, and development of preterm infants based on scientific evidence presented in the new guidelines for preterm nutrition. Dr. Koletzko shares insights to identify preterm infants who benefit from parenteral nutrition from day one, more amino acids and phosphorus, and early provision of lipid emulsions. Dr. Koletzko highlights protein needs and sources, while prioritizing mother’s own milk with sufficient fortification. Dr. Koletzko also emphasizes the many benefits of DHA and arachidonic acid and the need for supplementation.

Learning Objectives:

• Define adequate nutrient intakes to meet physiological requirements for growth, health, and development in the individual preterm infant.
• Recognize the importance of early introduction of nutrition in preterm infants through fortification of human milk formula that includes DHA and ARA.