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. Which statement
best describes body fat storage changes expected in Rebecca?
a. Fat stores will decrease in 3 months.
b. Fat stores will stay the same in 3 months.
c. Fat stores will increase in 3 months.
d. Body fat stores will increase immediately.
c
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