Why do young children up to age 3 have a higher daily requirements for fats than older children and adults?
a. their liver and kidneys function more slowly
b. they need to lay down a layer of fat to stabilize body temperature
c. they store excess fat in the liver more efficiently
d. they have smaller stomachs
Fat and cholesterol are “building blocks” for structural elements of cellular membranes — the brain and other neural tissues are rich in structural lipids. Essential fatty acids are instrumental in the maturing central nervous system including visual development and intelligence. And fat is necessary for the absorption and transfer of fat soluble vitamins including vitamin A, D, E and K. Also, it is hypothesized that children’s bodies oxidize fat at higher rates to support normal growth processes such as higher rates of protein synthesis.
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