Fatty acids 0.0 / 5 ? Home Economics: Food & NutritionTopic 6 Section A FatsGCSEOCR Created by: Amelia200314Created on: 17-04-19 11:01 Essential fatty acids (EFA'S) EFA'S cannot be made by the body. EFA'S are essential for regulating body processes, for example, blood clotting and control of inflammation. Omega 3: found in oily fish, seeds, walnut oil and leafy green vegetables. Omega 3: helps to protect the heart. Omega 6: found in vegetables, fruits, grains, chicken and seeds. Omega 6: it helps to lower cholestrol in the blood. 1 of 2 Trans-fatty acids Produced when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil. This process is called hydrogenation. This process is used to make fats from oil. Trans fatty acids behave like saturated fats which raises your level of cholestrol. Medical research has shown that trans-fatty acids are very bad for your cardiovascular system and may increase the risk of breast cancer. 2 of 2
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