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While the scientific evaluation of the physiologic effects, potential benef
its, and risks of dietary preformed long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
(LCPUFA) for infants have been discussed elsewhere, this manuscript address
es some of the resulting consequences and challenges of interpreting the av
ailable knowledge from the perspective of recommending and regulating bodie
s, and of manufacturers of dietary products and their ingredient materials.
Traditionally human milk composition has served as a reference point for i
nfant formula design. With respect to the use of LCPUFA in infant formula,
much more emphasis than ever before invested for any other group of micronu
trients has been put on clinical studies investigating the potential advant
ages and disadvantages of LCPUFA in infant foods, including growth, safety
aspects, and a variety of other outcome measures.