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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of EFA deficiency?
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?
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?
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?
How do trans fatty acids affect EFA deficiency?
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Which of the following is a cause of EFA deficiency related to dietary insufficiency?
Which of the following is a cause of EFA deficiency related to dietary insufficiency?
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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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