What are the health consequences of low birth weight. Discuss briefly the nutritional management and feeding of the premature infant 

Low birth weight is defined as a weight of less than 5 pounds 8 ounces (2500 grams) at birth. Babies who are born with low birth weight are at increased risk for a number of health problems, including:

• Greater risk of death in the first year of life
• Increased risk of infection
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