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Are people living in north america at risk for essential fatty acid deficiency? why or why not?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Not likely: given all the fat we eat, I dont think so. Maybe if youre a strict vegan and dont have any source of intake of fat in your diet, But essential fatty acids come from a variety of foods such as nuts, seeds, and polyunsaturated oils

Answered 11/7/2014

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