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docosahexaenoic acid (dha) and arachidonic acid (ara) are added as supplements to fortify infant formulas. these fatty acids are added because of which potential benefits? teeth and skull development brain and retina development blood cell and immune system development heart and cartilage development

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These acids are essential for the body, their metabolites will be used as components of cell membranes, particularly cerebral and retinal level.
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