NUTRIENT FACTORBREAST MILK CONTAINSFORMULA CONTAINSCOMMENT Fats Rich in brain-building omega 3s, namely DHA and AA -Rich in cholesterol -Nearly completely absorbed -Contains fat-digesting enzyme, lipase -No DHA -Doesn’t adjust to infant’s needs -No cholesterol -Not completely absorbed -No lipase Fat is the most important nutrient in breastmilk; the absence of cholesterol and DHA, vital nutrients for growing brains and bodies, may predispose a child to adult heart and central nervous system diseases.