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AA

Arachidonic acid: (AA, sometimes ARA) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid 20:4(ω-6). It is the counterpart to the saturated arachidic acid found in peanut oil, (L. arachis – peanut.)

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AFASS

Acceptable, Feasible, Affordable, Sustainable, and Safe:specific conditions that are needed if replacement feeds such as formula milks are to be given safely to infants.

Source: WHO

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