PEDIATRICS Vol. 72 No. 1 July 1983, pp. 37-40
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Formulas for Premature Infants: Fate of the Calcium and Phosphorus

Jatinder Bhatia MD1 and Samuel J. Fomon MD1

1 From the Division of Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City

Formulas designed for feeding of premature infants contain minerals added by the manufacturer. Although it is known that these minerals may be poorly suspended in the formula, little is known about concentrations of minerals in formula delivered to the infant under conditions prevailing in premature infant nurseries. In partially empty bottles of Similac Special Care, concentrations of calcium and phosphorus of this residual formula were found to be substantially greater than concentrations in full bottles. Presumably, concentrations of calcium and phosphorus in formula delivered to the infants was relatively low. Enfamil Premature and SMA Preemie infant formulas contain lesser quantities of added calcium and demonstrated less tendency to sedimentation. Substantial decrease in concentration of calcium was observed with all three formulas during continuous infusion, but the decrease was greatest with Similac Special Care. Little or no change in concentrations of calcium and phosphorus were observed with simulated bolus feeding by gavage.

Key Words: premature infants • formula sedimentation • calcium • phosphorus • intragastric infusion

Submitted on June 24, 1982




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