... Abstract The optimum growth and body composition of the preterm baby is unknown despite non-evidence-based opinions that this should mimic that of the full-term infant. The relationship between body composition at birth, in both preterm and full-term babies, and later cardiometabolic outcomes...

... Air-displacement plethysmography Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry Quantitative magnetic resonance Key Messages Measuring body composition in pediatric practice can inform clinical nutrition recommendations related to weight maintenance or growth. Growth is associated...

... of parameter values at a specific point in time, are more predictive of outcomes and, therefore, growth velocity and change in Z score over time warrant monitoring in preterm infant clinical care. Body composition monitoring provides information regarding fat and lean mass accrual and distribution. Research...

... in individuals with a lower body mass index. Skin without cellulite normally shows a symmetrical length and distribution of fibrous septae, which are collagen fibers that tether the dermis to the deep subcutaneous layer of the skin. The septae are present at the junction between the dermis and superficial...

... and erythropoiesis in both sexes. In this chapter, we discuss preclinical and clinical data on sex-specific androgen metabolism and androgen effect on body composition. Introduction Androgens encompass several steroid hormones that may be de novo secreted by gonads and adrenal glands or produced in different...

... are expected to be particularly large during early life when growth rates and subsequent substrate requirements per unit body mass are highest compared to any other stage of life. Moreover, parents to be and parents of infants and young children tend to be particularly sensitive to questions regarding...