Disproportionate alterations in body composition of large for gestational age neonates

Objective: The objective was to compare dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry– measured body composition between large (LGA) and appropriate (AGA) birth weight for gestational age neonates. Study design: LGA term infants (n = 47) with birth weights ≥4000 g were compared with 47 gestational age-matched AG...

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Published in:The Journal of pediatrics 2001-06, Vol.138 (6), p.817-821
Main Authors: Hammami, Mouhanad, Walters, Jocelyn C., Hockman, Elaine M., Koo, Winston W.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorptiometry, Photon
Anthropometry
Biological and medical sciences
Birth Weight
Body Composition
Body Height
Body Mass Index
Bone Density
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Postmature
Maternal, fetal and perinatal monitoring
Medical sciences
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Summary:Objective: The objective was to compare dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry– measured body composition between large (LGA) and appropriate (AGA) birth weight for gestational age neonates. Study design: LGA term infants (n = 47) with birth weights ≥4000 g were compared with 47 gestational age-matched AGA infants; 11 LGA infants were born to mothers with gestational (9) or pregestational diabetes (2). Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scans were performed at 1.8 ± 1.0 days after birth. Results: Body weight and length were the dominant predictors of body composition in LGA and AGA neonates. However, LGA neonates had significantly (P
ISSN:0022-3476
1097-6833
DOI:10.1067/mpd.2001.114018