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. What daily weight
gain goal would the dietitian set for the first three months?
a. 10-25 g/day
b. 20-30 g/day
c. 30-40 g/day
d. >40 g/day
b
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