Associations of body composition with brain size in very preterm infants

Background: For very preterm infants, faster weight gain during the neonatal hospitalization is associated with better neurodevelopment in early childhood. Body composition analysis distinguishes lean from fat mass, and may provide information about components of weight gain that contribute to improved brain growth and development. Currently, little is known about the relationship between body composition and brain size in very preterm infants. Purpose: To assess associations of lean and fat mass with brain …