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Essential Fatty Acids
Health Encyclopedia: Fat
Fats are organic compounds that are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They are a source of energy in foods. Fats belong to a group of substances called lipids, and come in liquid or solid form. All fats are combinations of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
Alternative Names
Saturated fat; Diet - fat; Polyunsaturated fat; Monounsaturated fat; Lipids
Function
Fat is one of the three nutrients (along with
Expert & Community Posts
Get a Grip on Fatty Acids
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Omega-6 & Sushi - you choose
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Crohn's Disease
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Hairy Situations During and After Menopause
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The Skinny on Dry Skin
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Health Guide
Fish Oil and Heart Disease
...unhealthy Omega-6 fatty acids (especially arachidonic acid) and largely depleted of the healthy Omega-3 essential fatty acids. The increased consumption of vegetable oils and shortenings, beef,... Read more »Cow's milk for infants and children
...first year of life. Infants fed whole cow's milk receive inadequate amounts of Vitamin E, iron, and essential fatty acids. They also receiveexcessive amounts of protein, sodium, and potassium.... Read more »The Skinny on Dietary Fats
...and K. And while the body can manufacture most fats, we rely on fat from food to provide us with the essential fatty acids linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids. These fatty acids help maintain... Read more »The Skinny on Dietary Fats
...and K. And while the body can manufacture most fats, we rely on fat from food to provide us with the essential fatty acids – linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids. These fatty acids help maintain... Read more »Vitamins: Healthy Foods
...cholesterol should restrict eggs, however.)Fish, oily (mackerel, salmon, sardines)Vitamin B3, B12. Essential fatty acids, seleniumHeart and brain protective.GarlicAllium (organosulfurs)Possibly... Read more »Images
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