PRETERM INFANT NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID

摘要

Preterm infant nutritional compositions comprising beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid for supporting growth, accretion of lean body mass, and a healthy body composition in preterm infants are provided. The preterm infant nutritional compositions may be liquid formulas, fortifiers, and supplements. Methods for supporting growth, accretion of lean body mass, and a healthy body composition in a preterm infant are also provided. The methods include administering a preterm infant nutritional composition comprising beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid to the preterm infant.

主权项

1. A liquid preterm infant nutritional composition comprising from about 60 μg to about 6,000 mg of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid per liter of the composition, the composition having an energy density of from about 676 kcal to about 1014 kcal per liter.