Linoleic Acid
Lipids/Fats
Type:
Essential Fatty Acids
Forms/Names:
Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acid (EFA), Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
Functions:
Primary omega-6 fatty acid and must be supplied by food Needed for the body to synthesize arachidonic acid
Deficiencies:
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) deficiencies (although rare) may result in growth retardation, reproductive failure, skin lesions, kidney and liver disorders, and subtle neurological and visual problems
Recommended Intakes:
4-7 g/day for infants and young children; 10-12 g/day for women and children ages 4-13; 13 g/day for pregnant women; 16-17 g/day for males over 14 years of age
Food Sources:
Chicken, grain, potatoes, bread, pasta, eggs, corn