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LBWLow-Birth-Weight, defined as a birth weight of a liveborn infant of less than 2,500 g (5.5 pounds) regardless of gestational age. Subcategories include Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) which is less than 1500 g, and Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) which is less than 1000 g. Normal Weight at term delivery is 2500 g - 4200 g. Source: Wikipedia |
LC-PUFALong chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: fatty acids with 12 or more carbons and containing more than one double bond. Examples of foods high in polyunsaturated fats include vegetable oils, corn, sunflower, and soy. Source: Medicinenet.com |
LGALarge for gestational age means that a fetus or infant is larger or more developed than normal for the baby's gestational age. LGA refers to a fetus or infant who is larger than expected for the age and gender. It can also mean an infant with a birth weight above the 90th percentile. Source: Medline Plus |