An infant with spina bifida or Down syndrome requires _____.
A) more calories than a healthy full-term infant
B) fewer calories than a healthy full-term infant
C) the same amount of calories as a healthy full-term infant
D) more calories than a preterm infant
E) the same amount of calories as an adult

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Infants with spina bifida or Down syndrome often have a lower muscle tone and may have difficulty with physical activity, resulting in a lower energy expenditure. Therefore, they typically require fewer calories than a healthy full-term infant.

An Infant with Spina Bifida or Down Syndrome Requires _____