Omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid intake of children and older adults in the U.S.: dietary intake in comparison to current dietary recommendations and the Healthy Eating Index

Abstract Background Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) and their ratio have been shown to affect cognitive function in children and older adults. With these analyses, we aimed to describe omega-6 and omega-3 FA intake among children and older adults in light of FA intake recommendations and with...

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Main Authors: Kelly W. Sheppard, Carol L. Cheatham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-018-0693-9

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