[Anthropometric and biochemical indices in the nutritional assessment of the newborn with extremely low weight].

Objective: To evaluate anthropometric and biochemical indices of the nutritional status of newborn with extremely low weight.

Methods: It was carried out a cohort study with 10 patients included, of both sexes, and weight at birth between 700-1200 g, who were under treatment with parenteral nutrition (PN), and/or minimal enteric stimulus (MES).

Results: Nine patients (90 %) received PN plus MES.