Proper nutrition is crucial for normal brain and neurocognitive development. Failure to
optimize neurodevelopment early in life can have profound long-term implications for both …

This manuscript includes (1) a narrative review of Zinc as an essential nutrient for fetal and
neonatal growth and brain growth and development and (2) a scoping review of studies …

Background Human milk for very preterm infants need fortification for optimal growth and
development but the optimal fortification product remains to be identified. Aims To …

The germinal matrix-intraventricular hemorrhage (GM-IVH) is one of the most important
complications of the preterm newborn. Since these children are born at a critical time in …

Background: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) has multifactorial origins and is
characterized by distorted physiological lung development. The impact of nutrition on the …

The effects of prenatal bisphenol A (BPA) exposure on children's cognitive development
have been reported; however, relevant evidence on BPA analogues was limited, with rare …

Background The prevailing consensus from large epidemiological studies is that
breastfeeding is associated with improved IQ and cognitive functioning in later childhood …

Postnatal growth restriction and deficits in fat-free mass are associated with impaired
neurodevelopment. The optimal body composition to support normal brain growth and …

Human milk is considered the most advantageous source of nourishment for infants. Even
though there is no ideal composition of human milk, it still contains a unique combination of …

Premature infants, given their limited reserves, heightened energy requirements, and
susceptibility to nutritional deficits, require specialized care. Aim: To examine the complex …