Although Infants with BPD Will Have Increased Protein Needs, Intakes

Although infants with BPD will have increased protein needs, intakes of greater than 4 g/kg/day should be avoided Why?

A) Excessive protein could promote necrotizing enterocolitis due to immaturity of the GI tract.
B) Excessive protein could stimulate anaphylactic shock.
C) Excessive protein interferes with corticosteroid medications used in the treatment of BPD.
D) Excessive protein increases risk of acidosis due to immaturity of kidneys.