Of which of the following nutrients do infants require extra servings?

A. Carbohydrates

B. Dietary sugars

C. Vitamin A

D. Fatty acids

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

B

C

D

Answer

D. Fatty acids

Explanation:

Infants require extra servings of fatty acids, especially essential fatty acids (EFAs) like DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid), which are crucial for brain development, vision, and overall growth.

Thus, fatty acids (D) are the most critical for infant growth and development.