F is a good grade in terms of trophic (tissue building) and immunologic 
functions, because artificial milks have none of the human specific 
components that are active in these areas, and D in terms of nutrition. 
Just barely passes. Keeps the baby growing, but does not provide for 
proper amino acids for retinal development, bile salt conjugation; not 
enough cholesterol to cause lipid metabolism to be set up properly; not 
enough of the right kinds of phospholipids and galactose for optimal 
brain cell development, etc.
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC  NYC

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