The composition of milk from mothers who deliver preterm infants is higher in _____ and slightly lower in _____ content compared to the milk of mothers who deliver full-term infants.

A. protein and energy; lactose
B. lactose; protein and energy
C. lactose and protein; energy
D. energy; protein and lactose
E. protein; energy and lactose


Answer: A

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