title: Recent developments in infant formulae: 1--The addition of LCPs.
abstract: Long chain polyunsaturated fats (LCPs) are important components of membranes in the human brain and retina. Preterm babies require a dietary source of LCPs, and all preterm formulae in the UK are currently supplemented with LCPs. Supplementation of term infant formulae with AA and DHA has resulted in apparent improvements to visual and cognitive functioning in bottle-fed babies. These improvements may be temporary and more research is needed to determine whether these differences remain in the longer term.
authors: Nutricia Ltd, Trowbridge.
authors: K M
authors: KM
authors: Smith
mesh_terms: D001903:Bottle Feeding; D002657:Child Development / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D007227:Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated