The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 150, Issue 5 , Pages 457-459 , May 2007

Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Older Children

  • William C. Heird, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: William C. Heird, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Children’s Nutrition Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, 1100 Bates St, Houston, TX 77030.

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PII: S0022-3476(07)00102-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.01.030

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 150, Issue 5 , Pages 457-459 , May 2007

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