Nutrition
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Author: Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, Ellie
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Chapter 5, Problem 13SC
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There are basically only few fatty acids which are essential. They are omega-3 or alpha linoleic acid and omega-6 or linoleic acid. Fatty acids are basically required to manage inflammation in the body and also provide building blocks to the body fat.
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