Shelly is a 25-year-old breastfeeding mom who is trying to lose weight. Her OB/GYN has suggested that she should go on a very low-fat diet (?15% of calories) to lose weight. How will this affect the fat composition of her breast milk?

A. It will not change the fat composition at all.
B. Her breast milk will contain more very long-chain fatty acids.
C. Her breast milk will contain more saturated fatty acids.
D. Her breast milk will contain more medium-chain fatty acids.
E. Her breast milk will contain more cholesterol.


Answer: D

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