Growth retardation is most pronounced for:
A) Low-birth-weight infants under 3 pounds
B) Young-for-date infants
C) Low-birth-weight infants under 5 pounds
D) Any low-birth-weight infant
E) Babies under 19 inches in length at birth

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Low-birth-weight infants under 3 pounds experience the most pronounced growth retardation due to their significantly lower weight and potential complications associated with being extremely underweight at birth.

Growth Retardation Is Most Pronounced For