Sex and growth parameters at birth of the infants in the two study groups
| LCPUFA group (n = 40) | Non-LCPUFA group (n = 47) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (M/F) | 18/20 | 23/24 |
| Weight (kg) | 3.29 (0.10) | 3.35 (0.1) |
| Length (cm) | 49.9 (0.4) | 50.3 (0.3) |
| OFC (cm) | 34.6 (0.2) | 34.6 (0.2) |
| SSSF (cm) | 4.50 (0.20) | 4.47 (0.1) |
| UAC (cm) | 10.6 (0.2) | 10.8 (0.2) |
Values are mean (SEM) unless otherwise stated.
LCPUFA, long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid; OFC, occipital-frontal circumference; SSSF, subscapular skinfold thickness; UAC, upper arm circumference.