TABLE 3.
Comparison of published clinical reference values for human milk composition compared with reviewed literature for donor human milk
| Nutrient | AAP earlya | AAP maturea | AND pretermb | AND DHMb | Review of DHMc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein, g/dL | 1.6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.8–2.2 |
| Fat, g/dL | 2.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 1.1–7.4 |
| Carbohydrates, g/dL | 0 | — | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.0–7.3 |
| Lactose, g/dL | 2.0–3.0 | 6.7 | — | — | 5.5–8.6 |
| Energy, kcal/dL | — | 65–70 | 77 | 65 | 43–86 |
AAP, American Academy of Pediatrics; AND, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; DHM, donor human milk.
a
From the American Academy of Pediatrics' Pediatric Nutrition, 7th Edition (33).
b
From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Infant and Pediatric Feedings, 3rd Edition (34).
c
Represents the collective ranges reported in reviewed studies.