Dietary food intake, nutritional condition, and micronutrient deficiency in low birth weight infants

To describe the feeding practices in low birth weight infants and evaluate the relationship with anthropometric indicators, dietary intake, and iron and zinc deficiency. Cross-sectional study with 54 infants (9–12 months). Data: neonatal and dietary history; birth and anthropometry measures; and dietary intake, serum and erythrocyte zinc levels, and hemoglobin. The mean of gestational age was 35.9 ± 1.7 weeks, birth weight 2222 ± 231 g, 42.6%...