Nutrition of the Preterm Infant, Second Edition

Nutrition of the Preterm Infant, 2nd Edition, is the latest guide to nutritional requirements for preterm patients. Often used as "The" reference for NICUs , this long awaited revision brings together a team of internationally accomplished scientist-investigators to bring an up-to-date assessment of current and practical knowledge for this critical period of life. The authors used a novel approach in integrating and synthesizing all of the various subjects and chapters; this team approach, with thorough internal and external review, brings to us a focus in the practical issues of preterm nutrition and nutrient delivery in the context of the scientific advances of the last decade. This book will remain as the indispensable reference for pediatricians, neonatologists, dieticians, nutritionists, and neonatal nurses.