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Essential lipids Body_ID: HC021020 The essential fatty acids (EFA) are linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid. Arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid can be made in limited amounts from EFA: they become essential nutrients when EFA are deficient. Body_ID: P021033 page 303 Copyright © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Read our Terms and Conditions of Use and our Privacy Policy. For problems or suggestions concerning this service, please contact: studentconsult.help@elsevier.com