The impoant fatty acid present in breast milk which is impoant for growth is: (A) Docosahexaenoeic acid, (B) Palmitic acid, (C) Linoleic acid, (D) Linolenic acid
Answer is A. Breast milk is rich in docosahexaenoic acid. It is necessary for the myelination of the nervous system and thus helps in brain development. Ref: Page 151; Ghai Essential Pediatrics; 8th edition