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Late metabolic acidosis in newborns are caused due to feeding of which formula:

A
Whey predominant
B
Casein predominant
C
Both of the above
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Casein dominant formulas or cow's milk has higher concentration of aromatic acids like tyrosine and phenylalanine that may lead to late metabolic acidosis. Ref: Nutrition and Child Development, K.E. Elizabeth, 4th edition pg: 26

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