Absorption of lard by infants.
The use of lard as the sole source of fat was investigated in a formula fed to healthy premature infants. It was absorbed as well as a conventional cow's milk fat/vegetable oil mixture in a control formula (which was otherwise identical), and is supported normal growth. Lard is cheaper than cow's milk fat and appears to be a satisfactory substitute as an energy source.
D000042:Absorption; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008892:Milk
D004041:Dietary Fats; C029310:lard