- Some baby formula has different fats.
- Scientists tested formula in newborn animals.
- One formula used coconut oil fats.
- The other used animal fat.
- Pigs that ate the coconut formula had more liver fat.
- Fat began to appear in the young livers quickly.
- After a short time, liver problems became worse.
- Researchers say parents should not stop using formula.
Difficult words
- formula — food made for babies when not breastfeeding
- newborn — a baby or animal just after birth
- liver — an organ in the body that stores and processes fatlivers
- researcher — a person who studies questions and finds answersResearchers
- coconut — a round fruit from a tropical palm tree
- appear — to begin to be seen or become present
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Discussion questions
- Do you know a baby who uses formula?
- Would you listen to researchers' advice about baby food?
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