We did, however, find that some participants were consuming fish high in mercury such as tuna and shark. The prevalence of alcohol and tobacco use was low (4% and 3%, respectively). Nineteen percent of neonates were born preterm (<37 weeks) and 14% were LBW (<2500 g). Median, 25th ...
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are vital for brain development, yet limited knowledge exists regarding PUFA intake during complementary feeding (CF) and its impact on neurodevelopmental outcomes in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. This secondary analysis of a randomized intervention trial, ai...