Can babies eat olive oil?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

According to its composition and digestibility, olive oil is the most suitable oil for infants. Half of an infant's energy comes from the fats in breast milk, and after weaning, the required energy must be obtained through dietary fats. The ratio of linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, which the human body cannot synthesize, in the nutritional composition of olive oil is similar to that of breast milk, and it is highly absorbable. It promotes the growth and development of the nervous and skeletal systems in infants and young children. Olive oil is an excellent nutritional supplement for pregnant women and a growth stimulant for fetuses. It is also a good nourishing food for postpartum and breastfeeding women.

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