The impoant fatty acid present in breast milk which is impoant for growth is -
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Docosahexaenoeis acid o Up to 5-10% of fatty acids in human milk are polyunsaturated. Most of these are linoleic acid with smaller amounts of linolenic acid. o Linoleic acid --> gives rise to Arachdonic acid o Linolenic acid ---> gives rise to Docosahexaenoeic acid o Docosahexaenoeic acid is found in human milk and brain lipids and is required for the development of our nervous system and visual abilities during the first six months of life. o Lack of sufficient Docosahexaenoeic acid may be associated with impaired mental and visual functioning as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Docosahexaenoeic acid
Palmitic acid
Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid