What guidelines should parents who are planning to bottle-feed their infant be given with regard to the lipid composition of the formula they choose?

What will be an ideal response?


Some research suggests that it may be beneficial to purchase infant formula fortified with long-chain PUFAs (arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid or DHA) that are conditionally essential nutrients during infancy and naturally found in breast milk.

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A. 1/2 teaspoon of table salt. B. one teaspoon of table salt. C. two teaspoons of table salt. D. one tablespoon of table salt.

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Food preferences and eating habits are learned as part of an individual's family, cultural, national, and social background.

a. true b. false

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Which of the following factors does not reduce inflammation?

A) Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables B) Adequate sugar intake C) Drinking teas D) Vitamin D

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Which sign seen with aging would most likely be a sign of developing Alzheimer's disease?

A) ?confusion with time, including the current season B) ?making an error when balancing the checkbook C) ?experiencing visual changes due to cataracts D) ?being unable to find the right word to use

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