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Case Study:Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighs 1200 g (2.6 lb) and is identified as small for gestational age (SGA). Her head circumference is 30 cm (< 5th percentile). Her mother is not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluates Rebecca and establishes appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula is also initiated.
What will be the corrected age of Rebecca when she will be 3 months old?
A. 2 months
B. 4 months
C. 1 month
D. 5 months
E. 6 months
Answer: C
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