Excess protein in an infant's diet is a problem because
a. it causes edema.
b. it increases renal solute load.
c. it results in excessive caloric intake.
d. the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is too im-mature to absorb it.
B
Excess protein is a problem because the immature infant kidney may be unable to handle the high renal solute load. Low protein intake, but not high protein intake, may cause edema. Excess protein intake does not necessarily result in excessive calorie intake if it takes the place of car-bohydrate and fat. The infant's gastrointestinal tract seems to be able to absorb excess protein.
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