If provision of energy is inadequate, what do preterm infants use to meet their glucose needs?
A) fat and carbohydrate stores in tissue
B) protein and mineral stores in muscle
C) carbohydrate stores in muscle
D) fat stores and protein in tissue and muscle
E) protein and carbohydrate stores in tissue and muscle

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Preterm infants use their fat stores and protein in tissue and muscle to meet their glucose needs when provision of energy is inadequate. This can lead to a breakdown of lean body mass and potentially negative long-term effects on growth and development.

If Provision of Energy Is Inadequate, What Do Preterm Infants