2017
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185632
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Nutrition after preterm birth and adult neurocognitive outcomes

Abstract: BackgroundPreterm birth (<37 gestational weeks) poses a risk of poorer neurocognitive functioning. Faster growth after preterm birth predicts better cognitive abilities and can be promoted through adequate nutrition, but it remains unknown whether variations in nutrient intakes translate into long-term benefits for neurodevelopment.MethodsIn 86 participants of the Helsinki Study of Very Low Birth Weight Adults (birthweight <1500g), we examined if higher intakes of energy, macronutrients, and human milk during … Show more

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“…We have previously shown that higher early protein and energy intakes predict higher adult lean body mass and higher scores in neurocognitive tests. [6,17] Because of these findings, we expected higher early macronutrient intake to predict lower levels of cardiometabolic risk factors, which, however, was not confirmed.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 89%
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“…We have previously shown that higher early protein and energy intakes predict higher adult lean body mass and higher scores in neurocognitive tests. [6,17] Because of these findings, we expected higher early macronutrient intake to predict lower levels of cardiometabolic risk factors, which, however, was not confirmed.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 89%
“…In the Helsinki Study of Very Low Birthweight Adults (HeSVA), from which the current analysis is performed, a higher early protein, fat, and energy intake during the first weeks of life predicted higher lean body mass and better cognitive function in young adult life. [6,17] By today’s standards, these infants received low although variable amounts of protein, and thus constituted a natural experiment regarding the long-term effects of protein intake (Table 1). We hypothesized that among preterm subjects born at VLBW and characterized by relatively poor nutrition, higher intakes of macronutrients and energy during the first weeks of life would predict a more optimal cardiometabolic profile in young adult life.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Allantoin is an oxidation product of uric acid in the presence of reactive oxygen species, which may be produced during increased ATP utilization [ 10 ]. Few studies on IVH and nutrition exist but Sammallahti et al [ 56 ] observed that those with IVH had lower total energy intake and lower energy intake from human milk. This data suggests the importance of careful monitoring and provision of adequate nutrition in this vulnerable population.…”
Section: Energy Deficiency Affects Long-term Outcomesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Breast milk provides optimal nutrients and protective factors that enhance immune and gastrointestinal systems, as well as supports long-term neurodevelopment of VLBW preterm infants ( Andreas et al, 2015 ; Brown et al, 2019 ; Patra et al, 2017 ; Sammallahti et al, 2017 ; Walker, 2010 ). Current recommendations emphasize that preterm newborn infants should receive the mother's milk or HM donated to the Human Milk Bank (HMB), plus commercial fortifiers to improve the milk composition, since milk is the singular nutritional source for infants ( Bertino et al, 2013 ; Colaizy et al, 2012 ; Dutta et al, 2015 ; Valentine et al, 2017 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%