Which of the Following Is True About Low-Birth-Weight Infants

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about low-birth-weight infants? 

• A) They show greater prevalence for liver fat infiltration. 
• B) They demonstrate catch-up growth within 3 months of birth. 
• C) They have an increased risk for insulin resistance later in life. 
• D) They have proportionately larger kidneys and greater risks for low blood pressure. 
• E) They are more commonly born to upper socioeconomic status women.

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