All of the following are characteristics of elemental formulas except:

a. they contain broken-down molecules of protein.
b. they require only minimal digestion.
c. they are used for clients who have a smaller than normal area for absorbing nutrients.
d. they are given to clients who are able to digest and absorb nutrients without difficulty.


d

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a. true b. false

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