Preterm Infant Feeding

This is not a dish, but a specialized medical nutrition category for premature infants, typically delivered as human milk (maternal or donor) often fortified with a human milk fortifier. The 'ingredients' are carefully controlled to mimic the nutritional profile of late-term breast milk, focusing on high bioavailability for underdeveloped digestive systems.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is engineered to be high in easily digestible protein and fat for rapid growth and brain development, with controlled carbohydrates. A typical 100 mL serving provides approximately 80-100 kcal, with a nutrient density far higher than standard infant formula.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	90 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	4.5 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	65 mg
Calcium	90 mg
Phosphorus	50 mg
Iron	0.3 mg
Zinc	1.0 mg
Vitamin D	40 IU
Folate	15 µg
Vitamin B12	0.3 µg
Selenium	3 µg

Per 100 mL (approx. 1.05 fl oz) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The nutritional composition is dynamically tailored to an infant's gestational age and medical status, often changing daily. It represents a precise intersection of neonatology and clinical nutrition, where the 'recipe' is a critical medical intervention.