The evidence emerging from developing countries indicates a wide variability in the fat composition of human milk. The linoleic:alpha linolenic acid ratios, suggested to be included within the range of 5:1 and 15[20]:1, tend to fluctuate, and could indicate the capability of humans to self-adapt according to different dietary and environmental conditions. Conclusion: When referring to optimal "standard" dietary intakes for infants, the complex interactions between genetics and environment should be considered in interpreting observations from different settings.
The difficult balance between dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids / C. Agostoni. - In: ACTA PAEDIATRICA. - ISSN 0803-5253. - 92:12(2003 Dec), pp. 1371-1373. [10.1080/08035250310006520]
The difficult balance between dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids
C. AgostoniPrimo
2003
Abstract
The evidence emerging from developing countries indicates a wide variability in the fat composition of human milk. The linoleic:alpha linolenic acid ratios, suggested to be included within the range of 5:1 and 15[20]:1, tend to fluctuate, and could indicate the capability of humans to self-adapt according to different dietary and environmental conditions. Conclusion: When referring to optimal "standard" dietary intakes for infants, the complex interactions between genetics and environment should be considered in interpreting observations from different settings.
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