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Infant Nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Fatty Acids | The building blocks of the fat in our body, when broken down in digestion they turn into triglycerides that get absorbed. |
| Protein | Builds, maintains, and replaces the tissues in your body; muscles, organs, and immune system are mostly made of this |
| Carbohydrates | The body breaks it down into simple sugars; this is the major source of energy for the body |
| ARA | A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid; Arachidonic Acid; essential in human nutrition |
| DHA | Primary component in a lot of development in humans; Docosahexaenoic Acid; is an omega-3 fatty acid |
| Excretory System | The system that removes excess, unnecessary or dangerous materials from an organism |
| Caesin | The main protein found in milk and cheese |
| Whey | The watery part of milk that remains after the formation of curds. |
| Gastrointestinal Tract (GI) | Tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate. |
| Lactose | A sugar in milk |