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CHAPTER 2
2.2 Nutrient: protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral

Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA)

A form of omega-3 fatty acid found in plants
is alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseed oil, canola,
soy, perilla, and walnut oils all contain it. The
omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
found in fish oil are identical to alpha-linolenic
acid (DHA).
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ALA intake should range from 0.5 to 1.6
grams (g) per day, depending on age and
gender.

Linolenic Acid (LA)

Essential fatty acids, often known as
Linoleic acid is the most common n-6 EFAs, are fatty acids that humans and
polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) in the other animals must consume since their
Western diet, and it can be found in nuts and 2 bodies cannot generate them. Humans
require only two fatty acids: alpha-
seeds as well as vegetable oils such linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid)
sunflower, safflower, soybean, corn, and and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty
canola. acid).
Essential fatty acids, often known as
EFAs, are fatty acids that humans and
The following are the most well-known linoleic other animals must consume since their
acid-rich oils: bodies cannot generate them. Humans
require only two fatty acids: alpha-
Argan oil. linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid)
Evening primrose oil. and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty
Grape seed oil. acid).
Sesame oil.
Pumpkin seed oil.
Sweet almond oil

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