Abstract
The most recent recommendation by the AAP Committee on Nutrition (Pediatrics 60:519, 1977) as to vitamin administration in the low birth weight (LBW) infant is confusing. One can appreciate that at present there is a paucity of information and much controversy as to the actual vitamin requirements of the growing LBW infant at different stages. It is amazing that the same recommended daily allowance of vitamins is suggested for both the 1-kg premie and the 10-kg older infant.
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