MCQ on Essential Fatty Acids




Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are vital fats the body can’t synthesize, necessitating consumption through diet. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, like linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, are essential for brain function, cell membranes, hormone production, and inflammation regulation, found in various plant and animal sources. This is an MCQ on Essential Fatty Acids.

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1. 
What are essential fatty acids (EFAs)?

2. 
Linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid are examples of which type of essential fatty acids?

3. 
Essential fatty acids serve as precursors for the production of:

4. 
Which of the following foods is a good source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid?

5. 
Which of the following is NOT a function of essential fatty acids in the body?

6. 
In the context of essential fatty acids, what is the primary function of prostaglandins?

7. 
Which of the following statements is true about the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the modern Western diet?

8. 
Arachidonic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid that serves as a precursor for the synthesis of which group of bioactive lipids?

9. 
Which essential fatty acid is commonly found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds and is known for its potential to contribute to the omega-6 to omega-3 imbalance in the diet?

10. 
The terms "omega-3" and "omega-6" in the context of essential fatty acids refer to:

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