Open AccessMinimal enteral nutrient requirements for intestinal growth in neonatal piglets: how much is enough?
Author(s) -
Douglas G. Burrin,
Barbara J. Stoll,
Ruhong Jiang,
Xiaoyan Chang,
Bolette Hartmann,
Jens J. Holst,
George H. Greeley,
Peter J. Reeds
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.1093/ajcn/71.6.1603
Subject(s) - enteral administration , parenteral nutrition , glucagon like peptide 2 , crypt , jejunum , nutrient , medicine , peptide yy , endocrinology , ileum , biology , zoology , biochemistry , peptide , ecology , receptor , neuropeptide y receptor , neuropeptide
Parenterally nourished preterm infants commonly receive minimal enteral feedings, the aim being to enhance intestinal function. Whether this regimen increases intestinal growth has not been established.
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