Body composition at 2 years of age in moderate and late preterm infants
MLPTI have higher fat mass percentages at 2 years CA compared to the literature on term-born infants, while FMI was within range, and fat-free mass index (FFMI) was relatively low. This suggests an altered body composition with reduced fat-free mass instead of excess fat accumulation. This highlights the need for more research on body composition, feeding practices, and cautious weight gain in MLPTI.
Authors
- Dewi van Harskamp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7277-3323)
- Nicole R. van Veenendaal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0222-8132)
- Anne H. Lafeber
- Mark Bosch
- Cornelieke S. H. Aarnoudse‐Moens
- Johannes B. van Goudoever
- Femke de Groof
Institutions
- Emma Kinderziekenhuis (NL)
- Amsterdam Neuroscience (NL)
- Medisch Centrum Alkmaar (NL)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jpn3.70378
- Primary Topic
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Danone
- Danone Nutricia Research