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

Author: Hye Ran YANG ¹
Author Information

1. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hyrang@snubh.org
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Small for gestational age; Preterm infant; Term infant; Growth; Nutrition
MeSH: Gestational Age*; Humans; Infant*; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Parturition
From:Korean Journal of Perinatology 2016;27(1):1-7
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
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.