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What are essential fatty acids?

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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



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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
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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.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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