of the following are characteristics of elemental formulas except:

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Elemental formulas are designed for patients who have compromised digestive or absorptive functions and require only minimal digestion. They do not contain broken-down molecules of protein like hydrolyzed formulas, which are also used for patients with compromised digestion. Patients who are able to digest and absorb nutrients without difficulty do not require elemental formulas. Elemental formulas are used for patients who have compromised digestive or absorptive functions, and require only minimal digestion. They do not contain broken-down molecules of protein. Therefore, D is the correct choice as it is the characteristic that is not associated with elemental formulas.

Of the Following Are Characteristics of Elemental Formulas Except