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Welcome! This NEW community page was created by the Neonatal Dietitian Outreach Project Workgroup and serves to provide essential information about preterm and neonatal nutrition for clinicians specializing in neonatal nutrition. In addition, you will find information on quality improvement, research, and opportunities for advancing education in the neonatal nutrition space. Please bookmark this page and visit it regularly for new content.

(*The Neonatal Dietitian Outreach Project is supported by Abbott)

Nutrition Requirements

ASPEN Neonatal Guidance Documents

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Evidence-Based Guidelines for Parenteral Nutrition for Preterm Infants Video Series: Part 1: Guideline Methodology and Amino Acids
Video 02.2024
Topics Include: Neonates, Parenteral nutrition, Protein
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Evidence-Based Guidelines for Parenteral Nutrition for Preterm Infants Video Series: Part 2: Lipid Injectable Emulsions (ILE) and Future Research Directions
Video 02.2024
Topics Include: Neonates, Parenteral nutrition, Lipids
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Guidelines for Parenteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants: The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Clinical Guideline 09.2023
Topics Include: Parenteral nutrition, Neonates
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ASPEN Lipid Injectable Emulsion Safety Recommendations Part 2: Neonate and Pediatric Considerations
File Download 09.2022
Topics Include: Pediatrics, Neonates, Lipids, Parenteral nutrition
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ASPEN Lipid Injectable Emulsion Safety Recommendations Part 2: Neonate and Pediatric Considerations
Expert Guidance 12.2021
Topics Include: Neonates, Pediatrics, Lipids, Parenteral nutrition
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Part 1: Use of Protein in Nutritional Strategies for Preterm Infants
Video 04.2021
Topics Include: Neonates, Protein
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Part 2: Lipid Requirements in the Preterm Infant
Video 04.2021
Topics Include: Neonates, Lipids
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Neonatal Parenteral Nutrition and Alternative Lipids
Video 09.2019
Topics Include: Neonates, Parenteral nutrition, Lipids
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ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Nutrition Support of Neonatal Patients at Risk for Metabolic Bone Disease
Clinical Guideline 05.2013
Topics Include: Neonates, Nutrition Support, Fluids-electrolytes/acid-base, Parenteral nutrition
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ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Nutrition Support of Neonatal Patients at Risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Clinical Guideline 06.2012
Topics Include: Neonates, Gastroenterology, Nutrition Support
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ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia in the Neonate Receiving Parenteral Nutrition
Clinical Guideline 12.2011
Topics Include: Neonates, Parenteral nutrition, Fluids-electrolytes/acid-base
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ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Nutrition Support of Neonates Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Clinical Guideline 05.2010
Topics Include: Neonates, Nutrition Support, Cardiac disease
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Evidence-Based Guidelines for Parenteral Nutrition for Preterm Infants
Webinar Recording
Topics Include: Neonates, Parenteral nutrition
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Other Neonatal Nutrition Resources

ASPEN Pediatric and Neonatal Nutrition Support Handbook, 3rd Edition

ASPEN Newborn and Infant Nutrition: A Clinical Decision Support Chart

Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines (Koletzko, B): Parenteral Nutrition (page 60, 74, 89), Enteral Nutrition (page 289, 265), Nutrient Requirements (page 191)

Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition, 3rd Edition: Parenteral Nutrition (Chapter 3), Enteral Nutrition (Chapter 4)

California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative – Quality Improvement Tools

Abbott Institute NICU Nutrition Webinar Series

ESPHGAN Enteral Nutrition course

AAP Pediatric Nutrition, 9th Edition

Nutrition Screening and Assessment

Growth and Growth Goals

Fenton Third-Generation Growth Charts of Preterm Infants – Publication

Fenton Third-Generation Growth Charts of Preterm Infants – Resource Downloads

WHO Weight for Age Growth Tables: Weight-for-age

PediTools.org

ASPEN Pediatric and Neonatal Nutrition Support Handbook, 3rd Edition: Chapter 1, page 12-28

Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines (Koletzko, B): page 12

Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition, 3rd Edition: Chapter 1, page 5-15

Biochemical

ASPEN Pediatric and Neonatal Nutrition Support Handbook, 3rd Edition: Chapter 1, page 36

Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition, 3rd Edition: Chapter 1, page 2-18

Malnutrition Criteria

Identifying Malnutrition in Preterm and Neonatal Populations: Recommended Indicators

Consensus Statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Indicators Recommended for the Identification and Documentation of Pediatric Malnutrition (Undernutrition)

ASPEN Pediatric and Neonatal Nutrition Support Handbook, 3rd Edition: Chapter 2, page 45

Pediatric and Neonatal Nutrition Assessment Resources

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Neonatal Nutrition Assessment
File Download 08.2025
Topics Include: Neonates, Malnutrition, Assessment
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Neonatal Nutrition Assessment
Podcast 08.2025
Topics Include: Neonates, Assessment, Malnutrition
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Considerations in Infant Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam
Podcast 09.2024
Resource Includes: Malnutrition, Assessment, Pediatrics Supported by Nutricia North America
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Key Nutrition Screening, Assessment, and Malnutrition Diagnostic Processes and Tools for Children and Infants
File Download 07.2024
Topics Include: Malnutrition, Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis
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Assessing Nutrition Status in Infants and Young Children: Laboratory and Physical Assessment Strategies
Video 09.2023
Topics Include: Malnutrition, Pediatrics, Assessment
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Incorporating Nutrition Focused Physical Exam into the Physical Assessment of Infants
File Download 08.2023
Topics Include: Assessment, Malnutrition, Pediatrics
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Applying the Recommended Indicators for the Diagnosis of Preterm and Neonatal Malnutrition: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Journal Article 02.2022
Topics Include: Neonates, Pediatrics, Malnutrition, Diagnosis
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Pediatric Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) Worksheets: Tools to Enhance Practice
Video 09.2021
Topics Include: Pediatrics, Body composition, Malnutrition
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Consensus Statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Indicators Recommended for the Identification and Documentation of Pediatric Malnutrition (Undernutrition)
Expert Guidance 11.2014
Topics Include: Malnutrition, Pediatrics, Diagnosis, Assessment
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Defining Pediatric Malnutrition: A Paradigm Shift Toward Etiology-Related Definitions
Journal Article 07.2013
Topics Include: Pediatrics, Malnutrition, Diagnosis
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Assessing Nutrition Status in Infants and Young Children: Laboratory Assessment
File Download
Topics Include: Malnutrition, Pediatrics
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Malnutrition Indicators in Preterm and Neonatal Populations
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Identifying Malnutrition in Preterm and Neonatal Populations: Recommended Indicators
File Download
Topics Include: Malnutrition, Neonates, Assessment
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Human Milk

Centralized Milk Handling

Infant and Pediatric Feeding, 3rd Edition

 

Nutrient Composition

Nutrient Composition of Preterm Mother’s Milk and Factors that Influence Nutrient Content

Components of Human Breast Milk: From Macronutrient to Microbiome and MicroRNA

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Nutrient Content of Preterm and Term Breast Milk

Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines (Koletzko, B): page 212

Fortification

Breastfeeding: Considerations for the Premature Infant

Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines (Koletzko, B): Page 225

Benefits

Impact of Breast Milk on Respiratory Outcomes in Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Effect of Breast Milk on the Frequency of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Very Low Birth Weight Premature Infants: A Meta-Analysis

WIC Breastfeeding Support: Breastfeeding Benefits

Oral Care

Oral Care in Critically Ill Infants and the Potential Effect on Infant Health: An Integrative Review

Donor Milk

The Milk Bank: Donor Milk

Donor Human Milk for Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Preterm or Very Low-Birthweight Infants

Nutrient Composition of Donor Human Milk and Comparisons to Preterm Human Milk

Disease States

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Nutrition Support of Neonatal Patients at Risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition, 3rd Edition: Chapter 6, page 130

Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines (Koletzko, B): page 367

Relationship of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Rates to Adoption of Prevention Practices in US Neonatal Intensive Care Units

 

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)

Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition, 3rd Edition: Chapter 4, page 100

Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines (Koletzko, B): page 400

Nutritional Needs of the Infant with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Nutrition and Growth in Infants with Established Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

A Review and Guide to Nutritional Care of the Infant with Established Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Refeeding Syndrome

Neonatal Refeeding Syndrome and Clinical Outcome in Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Babies: Secondary Cohort Analysis From the ProVIDe Trial

 

Metabolic Bone Disease

ASPEN Clinical Guidelines: Nutrition Support of Neonatal Patients at Risk for Metabolic Bone Disease

Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity Guideline for Investigation and Management

Catch it Before it Breaks!: Managing Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity

Invited Mini Review Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity: Overview and Practice Recommendations

Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity Screening and Individualized Enteral Mineral Supplementation in High-Risk Neonates: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition, 3rd Edition: Chapter 15, page 249

Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines (Koletzko, B): page 122

Surgical

Special Populations – Surgical Infants

Use of Breast Milk in Infants with Uncomplicated Gastroschisis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Implementation of Standardized Feeding Pathways for Infants with Gastroschisis to Improve Patient Outcomes: A Quality Improvement Project in a Level IV Surgical NICU

Anatomical and Physiological Considerations in Short Bowel Syndrome: Emphasis on Intestinal Adaptation and the Role of Enterohormones

NICU Currents – Nutrition for the Infant with Short Bowel Syndrome and Intestinal Failure: Proactive Strategies for a Strong Beginning

ASPEN Pediatric and Neonatal Nutrition Support Handbook, 3rd Edition: Chapter 24, page 441

Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition, 3rd Edition: Chapter 7, page 143

Renal

Optimizing Nutrition in Neonates with Kidney Dysfunction

Nutrition for Critically Ill Children and Neonates Requiring Dialysis: Application of Clinical Practice Recommendations

ASPEN Pediatric and Neonatal Nutrition Support Handbook, 3rd Edition: Chapter 19, page 385

Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition, 3rd Edition: Chapter 11, page 196

Discharge from the NICU

Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition, 3rd Edition: Chapter 18, page 281

Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines (Koletzko, B): page 325

Home Use of Breast Milk Fortifier to Promote Postdischarge Growth and Breast Feeding in Preterm Infants: A Quality Improvement Project

Human Milk Fortifier After Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Discharge Improves Human Milk Usage Rates for Preterm Infants

Managing the Human-Milk-Fed, Preterm, VLBW Infant at NICU Discharge

Resources/Groups/Events

ASPEN Neonatal Groups and Events

ASPEN Neonatal Section: Sections – ASPEN

ASPEN 2026 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference – ASPEN Conference

Other Neonatal Groups and Events

Ohio Neonatal Nutritionists (ONN)

Virginia NeoNatal Nutrition Association (VaNNA)

Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group (PNPG)

National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) Annual Conference

Neonatal Simulation Conference | Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dr. Diane Anderson Neonatal Nutrition Virtual Conference | Baylor College of Medicine

Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (ANHI) and Course Catalog

Career Advancement Resources

Mentorship

Member Connect: Engage with other neonatal clinicians on Member Connect! Use this forum to post questions, seek information, or generate a discussion.

ASPEN Mentorship Program (coming soon!)

Staffing Resources

Improving Neonatal Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Staffing, Utilization, and Compensation

Research/Literature Information

ASPEN Research Toolkit

Implementation Science in Nutrition Practice: A Review of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Using the Quality Enhancement Research Initiative Framework for Implementation Science in Clinical Nutrition

Ten Simple Rules for Reading a Scientific Paper

How to Read a Research Paper

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Research Tools and Initiatives

QI Tools

Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Improvement Science Education

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