111 IGF-I, growth and body composition in preterm infants 5 Conclusions IGF-I plays an important role in growth and body composition in preterm infants. Higher IGF-I levels in the first month of life are associated with a more favorable body composition at term equivalent age. It remains to be elucidated what the optimal body composition would be at term equivalent age. Future studies taking into account long termhealth outcomes arewarranted to establish useful guidance for growth and body composition in early life.
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