The ABC's of DHA: infant nutrition update. (in depth).(docosahexaenoic acid)(infant nutrition and development)(Brief Article)

The Exceptional Parent | February 1, 2003 | Copyright

Recently, you may have heard a lot about DHA and ARA. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid) are omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that are recognized by many pediatric and nutrition experts worldwide as important building blocks of the central nervous system. During pregnancy, a baby receives DHA and ARA from the mother's diet. After the baby is born, breast milk is the primary source of DHA and ARA. Recent studies have shown that DHA is important for a child's developing mind and vision throughout the first two ...

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