Infants Require Many Nutrients Early in Life, Including Lipids Such

question 7

Multiple Choice

Infants require many nutrients early in life, including lipids such as fats. A low-fat diet for infants is not recommended because, among other things, it can affect the development of the nervous system. Why does the developing nervous system need lipids?

• A) Glial cells need lipids to produce the myelin sheath.
• B) Fats are needed for energy because infants are often on a low-carbohydrate diet.
• C) Lipids are needed to produce the polypeptide neurotransmitters used by neurons.
• D) Fats are required to generate action potentials on nerve cells.

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