Kemp, Johanna ElizabethWenhold, Friedeburg Anna Maria2017-05-252017-05-252016-08-22JE Kemp & FAM Wenhold (2016) Human milk fortification strategies for improved in-hospital growth of preterm infants, South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 29:4, 157-164, DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2016.1217646.1607-0658 (print)2221-1268 (online)10.1080/16070658.2016.1217646http://hdl.handle.net/2263/60661Human milk is the preferred feed for preterm infants, yet it may need to be fortified for optimal growth and development. Standard fortification of human milk seldom meets the recommended intake of protein, leading to inadequate post-natal growth. This article aims to critically review different human milk fortification strategies with a focus on in-hospital growth of premature infants in resource-limited settings. Super, adjustable and target fortification are compared to standard fortification. Different growth outcome parameters limit comparability of findings, but super fortification and adjustable fortification present opportunities to explore. More uniform growth outcome assessment is recommended. Practical implementation and costeffectiveness in the local setting need to be investigated.en© 2016 The Author(s). Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons License [CC BY-NC 3.0].FortificationHuman milkPreterm infantHealth sciences articles SDG-02SDG-02: Zero hungerHealth sciences articles SDG-03Health sciences articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesHealth sciences articles SDG-12SDG-12: Responsible consumption and productionSDG-03: Good health and well-beingArticle