Fatty acid present in breast milk which is important for growth and CNS development is:: (A) Docosahexaenoic acid, (B) Palmitic acid, (C) Linoleic acid, (D) Linolenic acid
Answer is A. Ans. A. Docosahexaenoic acidDocosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid found in breast milk that plays a role in neurodevelopment. Breast milk DHA concentration is influenced by DHA in the mother's diet.