5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of EFA deficiency?
Visual impairment
In which of the following groups have signs of EFA deficiencies been reported due to dietary insufficiency?
Infants receiving formula diets low in fat
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with abnormal metabolism of EFA?
Diabetes mellitus
How do trans fatty acids affect EFA deficiency?
They compete with EFAs and may exacerbate deficiency
Which of the following is a cause of EFA deficiency related to dietary insufficiency?
Receiving formula diets low in fat
Study Notes
Deficiency of EFA
- EFA deficiency symptoms include skin lesions and impairment of lipid transport.
Causes of EFA Deficiency
- Dietary insufficiency in infants and patients on intravenous nutrition low in EFA can lead to deficiency symptoms.
- Trans fatty acids can exacerbate EFA deficiency by competing with EFA.
- Abnormal metabolism of EFA can occur in diseases such as cystic fibrosis, acrodermatitis enteropathica, hepatorenal syndrome, liver cirrhosis, and alcoholism, leading to EFA deficiency.
- Malabsorption can also cause EFA deficiency.
This quiz covers the symptoms and causes of Essential Fatty Acids deficiency, including skin lesions, lipid transport impairment, and factors like dietary insufficiency and abnormal metabolism.
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