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Protein requirements in term and preterm infants.
| Gestational age at birth | Preterm (26 weeks gestational age, 900 g average weight) | Preterm (30 weeks gestational age, 1,500 g average weight) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enteral protein requirement (g/ kg/d) | 4 [15] | 3.6 [15] | 1.98 for first month of life, 1.18 for 4–12 mo. [138] |
