Which of the following groups is at high risk for deficiency of DHA?
A)Formula-fed infants
B)Pregnant women
C)Weight lifters
D)Adolescent girls

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Experts have recently suggested that a daily intake of 900 mg of DHA during pregnancy may be necessary to support both infant and maternal needs.Starting in 2002, DHA has been supplemented to infant formulas to ensure adequate fatty acid for brain development.The risk of deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids has not been identified in weight lifters or adolescent females.

Which of the Following Groups Is at High Risk for Deficiency