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Enhancing Interpretation of One-time Body Composition Measurement at Near Term Gestation in Preterm Infants: An Exploratory Study.

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In preterm infants, longitudinal growth patterns have stronger association with clinical outcomes than cross-sectional metrics. For qualitative growth, a one-time body composition measurement at near term is common, and here… Click to show full abstract

In preterm infants, longitudinal growth patterns have stronger association with clinical outcomes than cross-sectional metrics. For qualitative growth, a one-time body composition measurement at near term is common, and here we explore the potential use of a novel estimated longitudinal body composition metric (adjusted fat-free mass deficit) using birth anthropometrics.

Keywords: one time; body composition; time body; preterm infants; body

Journal Title: American journal of perinatology
Year Published: 2022

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