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Effects of early nutrition and growth on brain volumes, white matter microstructure, and neurodevelopmental outcome in preterm newborns

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Coviello, Caterina, Keunen, Kristin, Kersbergen, Karina J, Groenendaal, Floris, Leemans, Alexander, Peels, Barbara, Isgum, Ivana, Viergever, Max A +4 more·2018·Pediatric Research

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BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the effect of nutrition and growth during the first 4 weeks after birth on cerebral volumes and white matter maturation at term equivalent age (TEA) and on neurodevelopmental outcome at 2 years' corrected age (CA), in preterm infants.MethodsOne hundred thirty-one infants born at a gestational age (GA) <31 weeks with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at TEA were studied. Cortical gray matter (CGM) volumes, basal ganglia and thalami (BGT) volumes, cerebellar volumes, and total brain volume (TBV) were computed. Fractional anisotropy (FA) in the posterior limb of internal capsule (PLIC) was obtained. Cognitive and motor scores were assessed at 2 years' CA.ResultsCumulative fat and enteral intakes were positively related to larger cerebellar and BGT volumes. Weight gain was associated with larger cerebellar, BGT, and CGM volume. Cumulative fat and caloric intake, and enteral intakes were positively associated with FA in the PLIC. Cumulative protein intake was positively associated with higher cognitive and motor scores (all P<0.05).ConclusionOur study demonstrated a positive association between nutrition, weight gain, and brain volumes. Moreover, we found a positive relationship between nutrition, white matter maturation at TEA, and neurodevelopment in infancy. These findings emphasize the importance of growth and nutrition with a balanced protein, fat, and caloric content for brain development.

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Coviello, C., Keunen, K., Kersbergen, K. J., Groenendaal, F., Leemans, A., Peels, B., Isgum, I., Viergever, M. A., de Vries, L. S., Buonocore, G., Carnielli, V. P., & Benders, M. J. N. L.
Affiliations
  • Utrecht University (NL)
  • University of Siena (IT)
  • Marche Polytechnic University (IT)
Corresponding author
Benders, Manon J N L
Venue
Pediatric Research
Published
2017-10-25
Volume
83
Issue
1
Pages
102-110
ISSN
  • 0031-3998 (ISSN-L)
  • 1530-0447
OpenAlex
W2754145882
Cited by
169
References
41
Citations by year
2026: 9 · 2025: 17 · 2024: 25 · 2023: 24 · 2022: 27 · 2021: 30 · 2020: 14 · 2019: 15 · 2018: 6
FWCI
7.96
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Pediatric Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Pure Amsterdam UMC (publishedVersion, other-oa)
  • Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) (submittedVersion)
  • Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Università Politecnica delle Marche (Università Politecnica delle Marche) (submittedVersion)
  • Use Siena air (University of Siena) (submittedVersion)
  • Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (639‐072‐411, VIDI Grant 639.072.411)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Infant Nutrition and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
Keywords
preterm infants, neonatal nutrition, enteral nutrition, brain growth, brain volume, white matter maturation, fractional anisotropy, posterior limb of internal capsule, cerebellar volume, weight gain, protein intake, dietary fat intake, energy intake, neurodevelopmental outcomes, cognitive development, motor development
MeSH terms
Basal Ganglia, Brain, Cognition, Female, Humans, Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Motor Skills, Retrospective Studies, Thalamus, Time Factors, Weight Gain, Multivariate Analysis, Anisotropy, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, White Matter, Gray Matter

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