If provision of energy is inadequate, what do preterm infants use to meet their glucose needs?

A. fat and carbohydrate stores in tissue 
B. protein and mineral stores in muscle 
C. carbohydrate stores in muscle 
D. fat and protein stores in tissue and muscle
E. protein and carbohydrate stores in tissue and muscle


Answer: D

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