What is true about essential fatty acids?
a. The body can synthesize essential fattya acids from glucose and other sources of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
b. they are necessary for normal bone development in infants and young children
c. essential fatty acid deficiency is common in the united states
d. they have anti-inflammatory properties that protect against heart disease
Ans: d. they have anti-inflammatory properties that protect against heart disease
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)