The typical American diet has a ratio of omega 6 fatty acid to mega 3 fatty acids that is
a) equal in the amounts of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids for optimal health
b) higher in the amounts of omega 3 versus omega 6 fatty acids for optimal health
c) higher in the amounts of omega 6 versus omega 3 fatty acids for optimal health
Answer: c) higher in the amounts of omega 6 versus omega 3 fatty acids for optimal health
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