Stephanie G Korff1, Julie Ross1, Kristen Morella2, Sarah N Taylor3. 1. Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina. 2. Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina. 3. Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the effect of elevated energy intake with medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil or formula powder on growth velocity and weight z-score in very low birth weight infants receiving human milk and human milk fortifier. STUDY DESIGN: This was a cohort study of infants exposed to MCT oil or formula powder for at least 7 days. Mean 7-day change in growth velocity and weight z-scores were compared pre- and postintervention. RESULTS: Forty-three infants received increased energy with either MCT oil or formula powder. Infants receiving MCT oil were more preterm and had a lower birth weight. When evaluating 7-day changes pre- and postintervention, growth velocity increased from 10.0 g/kg/day to 19.8 g/kg/day, and change in weight Z-score increased from -0.24 to 0.05. CONCLUSION: This clinical approach using MCT oil or formula powder for additional energy was associated with improved, at least short-term, growth velocity and weight z-score trajectory. Thieme. All rights reserved.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the effect of elevated energy intake with medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil or formula powder on growth velocity and weight z-score in very low birth weight infants receiving human milk and human milk fortifier. STUDY DESIGN: This was a cohort study of infants exposed to MCT oil or formula powder for at least 7 days. Mean 7-day change in growth velocity and weight z-scores were compared pre- and postintervention. RESULTS: Forty-three infants received increased energy with either MCT oil or formula powder. Infants receiving MCT oil were more preterm and had a lower birth weight. When evaluating 7-day changes pre- and postintervention, growth velocity increased from 10.0 g/kg/day to 19.8 g/kg/day, and change in weight Z-score increased from -0.24 to 0.05. CONCLUSION: This clinical approach using MCT oil or formula powder for additional energy was associated with improved, at least short-term, growth velocity and weight z-score trajectory. Thieme. All rights reserved.
Authors: Laura E Lach; Katherine E Chetta; Amy L Ruddy-Humphries; Myla D Ebeling; Mathew J Gregoski; Lakshmi D Katikaneni Journal: Nutrients Date: 2022-07-25 Impact factor: 6.706