Case Study: Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighs 1200 g (2.6 lb) and is identified as small for gestational age (SGA). Her head circumference is 30 cm (
Following discharge from the hospital, Rebecca shows signs of fatigue during feeding. The dietitian then recommends a higher calorie formula. How many calories/ounce would the new formula most likely contain?

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Case Study: Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighs 1200 g (2.6 lb) and is identified as small for gestational age (SGA). Her head circumference is 30 cm (  
Following discharge from the hospital, Rebecca shows signs of fatigue during feeding. The dietitian then recommends a higher calorie formula. How many calories/ounce would the new formula most likely contain?

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A higher calorie formula for infants like Rebecca, who are small for gestational age and show fatigue during feeding, typically contains around 24 calories per ounce to support growth and development.

Case Study: Rebecca, an Infant Born at 32 Weeks, Weighs