The Long-term Effect of Early Mineral, Vitamin D, and Breast Milk Intake on Bone Mineral Status in 9- to 11-Year-Old Children Born Prematurely

Abstract

The short-term benefit to bone mineral density in preterm infants of mineral supplementation of the early diet is obvious, but, in the long term, the effects seem to disappear. The results also imply that a relatively long period of breast-feeding may be needed to optimize long-term bone mineral acquisition in the lumbar spine.