Table 1 Clinical characteristics of studied children groups expressed as mean ± SD.
From: The effect of enteral and parenteral feeding on secretion of orexigenic peptides in infants
Group | Food | Age (months ± SD) | Body weight (kg ± SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number | Population (n) | Â | Â | Â |
I | 17 | Human milk | 3.5 ± 1.5 | 6.2 ± 0.9 |
II | 16 | Cow milk primary formula (Bebilon 1) | 4 ± 1 | 5.5 ± 0.8 |
III | 14 | Highly hydrolyzed protein formula (Nutramigen) | 4 ± 2 | 5.6 ± 1.0 |
IV | 15 | Infusion of glucose/saline mixture | 4.5 ± 1.5 | 6.3 ± 1.9 |
V | 14 | Total parenteral nutrition | 4 ± 2 | 4.9 ± 1.8 |