What factors make nutritional requirements higher for an infant who was born at 28 weeks gestation?

a. preterm birth resulted in reduced body fat and nutrient reserves
b. newborn reflexes persist and interfere with oral feeding
c. frequent illness and infection increase nutrient needs
d. immaturity of GI tract increases energy nees


Ans: a. preterm birth resulted in reduced body fat and nutrient reserves

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d. They cannot be rapidly metabolized by cariogenic bacteria

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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