An infant is diagnosed with maple syrup urine disease and requires a special infant formula. Which of the following would be the best choice?

a. An extensively hydrolyzed formula
b. A highly concentrated formula providing 40 kcal/fl oz
c. A standard infant formula with polycose and MCT oil
d. A standard infant formula with baby rice cereal
e. A mixture of amino acids, carbohydrates, and fats, without the amino acids valine, isoleucine, and leucine


e

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