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Roles of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the term infant: developmental benefits.
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Neonatal network : NN [Neonatal Netw] 2007 Jul-Aug; Vol. 26 (4), pp. 229-34. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) are two long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) found naturally in human milk. DHA and ARA have been receiving increased attention from health care professionals and the public. Research suggests that DHA intake and status have a significant impact on visual and cognitive development in breastfed infants. For formula-fed infants, studies have shown mixed results from DHA or DHA plus ARA supplementation. There are several important differences among LCPUFA studies with term infants that may contribute to the differing results, including levels of LCPUFA added to the formula, variations in test methods, ages of infants evaluated, and sources of LCPUFA. Nevertheless, several expert groups recommend that infant formulas be supplemented with DHA and ARA. Recommendations for term infants for DHA and ARA range from 0.2 percent to 0.4 percent and from 0.35 percent to 0.7 percent of the fatty acids, respectively.
- Subjects :
- Arachidonic Acid analysis
Arachidonic Acid pharmacology
Arachidonic Acid physiology
Bottle Feeding
Breast Feeding
Cognition drug effects
Dietary Supplements
Docosahexaenoic Acids analysis
Docosahexaenoic Acids pharmacology
Energy Intake
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Nutrition Policy
Nutritional Requirements
United States
Arachidonic Acid therapeutic use
Child Development drug effects
Docosahexaenoic Acids therapeutic use
Infant Formula chemistry
Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena drug effects
Milk, Human chemistry
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0730-0832
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Neonatal network : NN
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17710956
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1891/0730-0832.26.4.229