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Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants
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Chairperson:
- Dr Henry Au Yeung Cheuk-lun (Hong Kong)
- Professor Weili Lin (USA)
- Dr Daniel Chiu Cheung-shing (Hong Kong)
- Dr Fanny Lam Wai-fan (Hong Kong)
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This study investigated relationships between the intake of human milk carbohydrates in the first year of life and infant body composition. Higher total carbohydrate concentrations, including human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), were associated with increased lean mass and reduced adiposity.
This article has found that physical activity in late pregnancy may have benefits for child body composition, including lower child fat mass and rate of change in fat mass. But vigorous physical activity may be necessary.
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Practical tips to overcome picky eating behaviours by Kate Di Prima, an accredited practicing dietitian specializing in Paediatrics and a spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia.
The WHO Child Growth Standards were developed using data collected in the WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study (MGRS)1.