Deficiency of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of EFA deficiency?

  • Skin lesions
  • Impairment of lipid transport
  • Visual impairment (correct)
  • None of the above
  • In which of the following groups have signs of EFA deficiencies been reported due to dietary insufficiency?

  • Adults on ketogenic diets
  • Adults on ordinary diets
  • Adults on high-fat diets
  • Infants receiving formula diets low in fat (correct)
  • Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with abnormal metabolism of EFA?

  • Alcoholism
  • Hepatorenal syndrome
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Diabetes mellitus (correct)
  • How do trans fatty acids affect EFA deficiency?

    <p>They compete with EFAs and may exacerbate deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cause of EFA deficiency related to dietary insufficiency?

    <p>Receiving formula diets low in fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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