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Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 5th Edition by Judith Brown ,Janet Isaacs ,Bea Krinke ,Ellen Lechtenberg,Maureen Murtaugh

Edition 5ISBN: 978-1133600497
book Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 5th Edition by Judith Brown ,Janet Isaacs ,Bea Krinke ,Ellen Lechtenberg,Maureen Murtaugh cover

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 5th Edition by Judith Brown ,Janet Isaacs ,Bea Krinke ,Ellen Lechtenberg,Maureen Murtaugh

Edition 5ISBN: 978-1133600497
Exercise 8
What factors make nutritional requirements higher for an infant now 8 months of age who was born at 29 weeks of gestation?
A) Being born so early resulted in less body fat and nutrient reserves.
B) The persistence of newborn reflexes.
C) More frequent illnesses due to the immaturity of the immune system.
D) The immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract lessens nutrient absorption.
Explanation
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