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Upper Limits of Nutrients in Infant Formulas: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Trans Fatty Acids¹

The University of Western Ontario Health Sciences Center, Department of Biochemistry, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5C1

As upper limits for standard infant formulas, it is suggested that n-6 fatty acids not exceed 20% of total fatty acids or 10% of total energy; that -linolenic acid not exceed 3% and eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid not exceed 1% of total fatty acids; or that the sum of these n-3 fatty acids not exceed 2% of total energy. Trans fatty acids are not recommended for use in standard infant formulas. The rationale for these recommendations is presented in each case.

KEY WORDS: • infant formulas • polyunsaturated fatty acids • trans fatty acids

¹ This paper was presented at a symposium, "Upper Limits of Nutrients in Infant Formulas," November 7–8, 1988, in Iowa City, IA.

² Career Investigator of the Medical Research Council of Canada.