Provision of adequate energy and nutrients to a very preterm infant requires _____, followed by slow transition to _____.
A) breastfeeding; parenteral feeding
B) enteral feeding; breastfeeding
C) enteral nutrition support; parenteral feeding
D) parenteral nutrition support; enteral feeding
E) parenteral feeding; breastfeeding

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Very preterm infants often start with parenteral nutrition support due to their immature gastrointestinal system, followed by a gradual transition to enteral feeding as they develop.

Provision of Adequate Energy and Nutrients to a Very Preterm