Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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Author: Brown, Judith E.
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Introduction: Fats is the macronutrient which includes phospholipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides. Fats especially in infancy and early childhood are essential for neurological development and brain function. Dietary fat is fat that is consumed in the food.
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