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Why Is the Intake of Fatty Acids So Important for Preterm

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Why is the intake of fatty acids so important for preterm infants who are fed formulas?


A) Formulas enriched with oleic acid led to reduced atherogenic plaque by age 5 years compared with standard formulas.
B) Formulas enriched with omega-3 fatty acids led to increased brain cell number compared with standard formulas.
C) Formulas enriched with docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid resulted in improved visual acuity compared with standard formulas.
D) Formulas enriched with equal amounts of omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids led to a lower prevalence of obesity after2 years compared with standard formulas.

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