%0 Journal Article
%T Mineral and nutritional requirements of preterm infant.
%A Czech-Kowalska J
%J Semin Fetal Neonatal Med
%V 25
%N 1
%D 02 2020
%M 31843379
%F 3.726
%R 10.1016/j.siny.2019.101071
%X Preterm infants are at risk of growth failure and metabolic bone disease due to insufficient nutrient supply in postnatal life. An ample provision of protein, energy, calcium and phosphates through parenteral or/and enteral nutrition is crucial for bone growth and mineralization. Additional vitamin D supplementation improves bone mineralization and enhance intestinal absorption of minerals.