Preterm Infant Growth Patterns
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What is the significance of optimizing nutrient intakes in the first few weeks of life?

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Define catch-up growth in the context of growth faltering.

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How can combined parenteral and enteral nutritional interventions help infants?

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Why is prevention more effective than detection in managing growth faltering?

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What parameters should be monitored weekly to track growth in infants?

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In which age range is optimal growth monitoring particularly crucial?

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How does metabolic programming relate to nutritional interventions in infants?

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What is the recommended approach for tracking growth velocity in infants?

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What happens to the growth trajectory of preterm infants after birth?

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How does the transition from tube feeding to oral feeding affect preterm infants' growth?

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What indication might suggest that a preterm infant is not receiving adequate nutrition?

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What is the critical window for catch-up growth in preterm infants?

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At what ages do length and weight typically reach normality in preterm infants?

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What factors might influence a preterm infant's ability to catch up in weight and growth?

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How does metabolic programming affect growth in preterm infants?

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What role does growth velocity tracking play in managing ELBW preterm infants?

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What growth charts are recommended for ELBW preterm infants?

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Why is post-discharge nutrition critical for preterm infants?

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What factors might affect growth velocity in preterm infants?

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What implications does inadequate catch-up growth have for preterm infants?

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