Essential fatty acids are classified as such because we cannot synthesize them from other fatty acids and they are required for the synthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Nutrition diagnosis is the direct link between nutrition _______________ and nutrition _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following conditions or diseases is a leading diet-related cause of death in the United States?
A. Chronic lower respiratory infections B. Stroke C. Influenza and pneumonia D. Suicide
Felicity's LDL cholesterol level is too high. To lower her cholesterol level, she took large doses of a certain vitamin supplement, but she experienced gastrointestinal ulcers and liver damage as a result. Based on this information, which vitamin did she take?
A. Niacin B. Vitamin C C. B-12 D. Riboflavin
What are leukotrienes and how are they involved in asthma