Table 4 Day of assessment and body composition
Postnatal age at assessment Days (hours) after birth assessment | Reference-No. | Total sample size, n | Birth weight, g (SD) | Weight at assessment, g (SD) | Fat-free mass, g (SD) | Body fat, % (SD) | Fat mass, g (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D0 (0-24h) | 288 | 3382 (454) | 3266 (442) | 2922 (364) | 10.3 (3.9) | 346 (160) | |
D1 (25-48h) | 545 | 3332 (488) | 3254 (368) | 2923 (295) | 10.1 (3.9) | 331 (161) | |
D2 (48-72h) | 132 | 3324 (382) | 3086 (360) | 2785 (303) | 9.8 (3.7) | 309 (141) | |
D3 (72-96h) | 86 | 3247 (356) | 3001 (312) | 2688 (279) | 10.3 (3.8) | 313 (129) |