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- The number of carbon atoms
- The type of bond between carbon atoms
- An omega-3 fatty acid is a
- An omega-3 fatty acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid with its first double bond at the third carbon from the omega end of the chain.
- **Saturated fatty acid (SFA)** Every single carbon atom is filled with hydrogen atoms
- **Unsaturated fatty acid** is a fatty acid that is missing hydrogen atoms and has one or more double bonds within the carbon chain
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- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): 22 carbons
- Both acids are found mainly in fatty fish
- Essential fatty acids are needed for growth and healthy cell membranes, especially in the brain.
- Infants that have an essential fatty acid deficiency can experience developmental and nerve system issues.
- Signs of essential fatty acid deficiency include:
- Scaly skin
- Hair loss
- Poor wound healing
# Triglycerides
A lipid that has three fatty acids attached to a three-carbon compound called glycerol
- Comprises 95% of lipids in food and body