Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children and ...

Fatty acids in the diet. Saturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids can be synthesised in the body. Some polyunsaturated fatty acids can be synthesised in the body, although their precursors must be obtained in the diet. The polyunsaturated fatty acids that must be obtained in the diet include linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid. ................
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