Nutritional intake and growth until two years of age in moderate and late preterms

Background and aim Moderate and late preterm infants (MLPTI) (gestational age 32 0/7–36 6/7 weeks), are at risk for suboptimal growth. This study evaluated adherence to nutritional recommendations until 6 months corrected age (CA), growth until 2 years CA, and associations between nutritional intake and growth until 2 years CA. Methods We prospectively collected nutritional intakes from 100 MLPTI during the first week of life and at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months CA. Anthropometry was assessed at birth, discharge, term age, and at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years CA. Results On day 7, 80% reached protein recommendations until 6 months of life, but