The article titled "What Would Happen in the United States if There Were No Cow Milk-Based Preterm Infant Nutritional Products: Historical Perspective and Evaluation of Nutrient-Related Challenges" by Steven A. Abrams and Robert J. Shulman explores the potential impacts of removing cow milk-based preterm infant nutritional products (PCMBPs) from the U.S. market. The authors highlight the critical role these products play in supporting the growth and nutritional needs of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. They discuss the historical inadequacies of alternative feeding strategies, such as unfortified human milk, and the risks posed by a shift toward human milk-based or modular fortification approaches, including contamination and inadequate nutrient intake. The article stresses the need for continued availability of PCMBPs to ensure the health and survival of preterm infants.
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