Table 2

Body composition analyses

SGA AGA p Value2-150
TBW (ml/kg)906 (833–954)844 (637–958)0.019
ECFV (ml/kg)511 (461–581)505 (311–569)0.52
ICVF (ml/kg)386 (314–463)355 (241–524)0.33
  • Values are median (range).

  • 2-150 Mann-Whitney two sample statistic.

  • SGA, small for gestational age; AGA, appropriately grown for gestational age; TBW, total body water; ECFV, extracellular fluid volume; ICVF, intracellular fluid volume.