Abstract
Ten trace elements that are nutritionally essential include: zinc, copper, selenium, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, cobalt, fluoride, iodine, and iron. This article briefly reviews the biochemistry of these trace elements, describes clinical deficiency states, and provides a rationale for recommended enteral and parenteral intakes for preterm infants.
MeSH terms
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Copper / administration & dosage
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Copper / physiology
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Enteral Nutrition
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Humans
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Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature / physiology*
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Iodine / administration & dosage
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Iodine / physiology
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Manganese / administration & dosage
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Manganese / physiology
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Nutritional Requirements
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Parenteral Nutrition
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Selenium / administration & dosage
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Selenium / physiology
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Trace Elements / physiology*
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Zinc / administration & dosage
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Zinc / physiology
Substances
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Trace Elements
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Manganese
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Copper
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Iodine
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Selenium
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Zinc