What are essential fatty acids? ...

[leo leo]

What are essential fatty acids?

Question 2

What is the appropriate caloric recommendation for a cancer client?
 A) 30-35 calories per kilogram of body weight
  B) 35-40 calories per kilogram of body weight
  C) 40-45 calories per kilogram of body weight
  D) 45-50 calories per kilogram of body weight

[Cnarkel]

Answer to Question 1

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are necessary fats that humans cannot synthesize; EFAs must be obtained through the diet. EFAs are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from linoleic, linolenic, and oleic acids. There are two families of EFAs: omega-3 and omega-9.

Answer to Question 2

A

[leo leo]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[anyusername12131]

Gracias!