Infants with intrauterine growth retardation are at increased risk for metabolic disturbances related to metabolism of _____
a. fatty acids only
b. proteins only
c. fatty acids and proteins
d. fatty acids and glucose
e. fatty acids, proteins, and glucose
d
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