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Infants Nurition
Term | Definition |
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Fatty Acids | A carboxylic acid consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group |
Protein | Any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids |
Carbohydrates | Any of a group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums and serves as a major energy source in the diet |
Excretory Systems | The excretory system is a passive biological system that removes excess, unnecessary or dangerous materials from an organism |
Gastrointestinal Tract | tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus |
ARA | arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid |
Caesin | The main protein present in milk |
Vitamin D | Any of a group of vitamins found in liver and fish oils, essential for the absorption of calcium and the prevention of rickets |
DHA | Docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid |
Whey | The watery part of milk that remains after the formation of curds |
Lactose | A sugar present in milk |