Lipid content and essential fatty acid (EFA) composition of mature Congolese breast milk are influenced by mothers' nutritional status: impact on infants' EFA supply

Article Abstract:

The amount of lipids and fatty acid components of breast milk were measured through a nutritional survey of the essential fatty acid (EFA) status of five-month-old babies in Brazzaville, Congo. Findings indicated that Congolese women's mature breast milk had low amounts of lipids and polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to milk from various countries. Hence, the lipid content and fatty acid composition of Congolese breast milk were related to mother's nutritional status. Adequate amounts of EFAs were found but partially breast fed babies did not get enough n-6 and n-3 EFAs.

Essential fatty acids

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The effect of under- and overnutrition on essential fatty acid metabolism in childhood

Article Abstract:

A study sought to examine the effect of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) and obesity on the metabolism of essential- and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in childhood. Although the study noted very low arachidonic acid (AA) values in malnourished children, no effect has been noted on the availability of docosahexaenoate. On the other hand, among obese children aged 13.8, plasma phospholipid AA values were found to be significantly high. Findings suggest that both PEM and obesity affect the fatty acid composition of plasma and erythrocyte membrane lipids.

Physiological aspects, Obesity, Arachidonic acid, Fatty acids, Monounsaturated fatty acids, Malnutrition in children, Child malnutrition

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Lipids in human milk: a model for infant formulae?

Article Abstract:

The importance of lipids as an energy source makes it imperative that sufficient data is available for guidance in the proper amounts needed for its inclusion in infant formulas. Dietary fatty acid is necessary for formation of new tissues and changes in its composition affects tissue building. Lipid nutrient content in human milk is considered ideal. Therefore, research is geared towards duplicating the amounts existent in human milk. However, findings have been variable.

Lipids in nutrition

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