The energy needs of a premature infant fed parenterally differ from those of a premature infant fed enterally because parenterally fed infants
A) require less energy per kilogram of body weight.
B) require an equal amount of energy per kilogram of body weight.
C) require more energy per kilogram of body weight.
D) have very erratic energy requirements.
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