Which is NOT true about the fat in human milk?

A. Human milk is low in cholesterol and linoleic acid.
B. The type of fatty acids in human milk depends on the mother's diet.
C. Human milk contains omega-3 fatty acids to support brain and eye development.
D. The fats in human milk are provided by the mother's diet and are synthesized in the breast.


Answer: A

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