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. Following discharge
from the hospital, Rebecca showed signs of fatigue during feeding. The dietitian then recommended a higher-calorie formula. How many Calories/ounce would the new formula most likely contain?
a. 24 Calories
b. 30 Calories
c. 35 Calories
d. 40 Calories
a
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