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Journal of Nutrition Vol. 119 No. 12_Suppl December 1989, pp. 1814-1817
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Upper Limits of Intakes of Total Fat and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Infant Formulas1

Elsie M. Widdowson

Department of Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, England CB2 2QQ

The upper limit for fat in infant formulas in the United States is 6 g per 100 kcal. This concentration of fat, similar to that of human milk, seems appropriate for fats that are well absorbed. The upper limit for linoleic acid recommended by the working party in the United Kingdom was 1200 mg per 100 kcal. However, there seems to be no evidence that a higher percentage does the infant any temporary or permanent harm.

KEY WORDS: • nutrients in infant formulas • fat • polyunsaturated fatty acids • linoleic acid • adipose tissue

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






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