Which statement is true concerning the nutritional needs of preterm infants?
a. The secretion of lactase is low.
b. Carbohydrates and fats are better tolerated than protein.
c. The demand for nutrients is less than in full-term infants.
d. Breast milk lacks the proper concentration of nutrients.
ANS: A
The enzyme lactase is not readily available in an infant's body until after 34 weeks of gestation. Formulas containing lactose are not well tolerated. Carbohydrates and fats are less well tolerated than protein. Preterm infants require significantly higher intake of calories and other nutrients than full-term infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 105 to 130 kcal/kg/day. Breast milk from the infant's mother is considered the ideal enteral nutrition for the infant. Several commercial formulas are designed for preterm infants.
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