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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

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Most Americans consume approximately half of their total dietary lipid as triacylglycerols, and the other half as cholesterol; very little is taken in as phospholipids.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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rnehls

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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