Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighed 1200 g (2.6 lb), and was SGA. Her head circumference was 30 cm (< 5th percentile). The mother was not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluated Rebecca and established appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula (22 kcal/oz) was also initiated. Will Rebecca be

Question

able to sit in a high chair and maintain a stable feeding position at 6 months—the same physical development expected from a term infant?
a. Yes
b. No

Answer 1

b