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The queen of fats : why omega-3s were removed from the Western diet and what we can do to replace them /

Gives an account of how we have become deficient in a nutrient that is essential for good health: the fatty acids known as omega-3s. This work tells the story of the vital fats, which are abundant in greens and fish. It provides information for various consumers who want to reduce the risk of heart...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Allport, Susan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2006.
Colección:California studies in food and culture ; 15.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Gives an account of how we have become deficient in a nutrient that is essential for good health: the fatty acids known as omega-3s. This work tells the story of the vital fats, which are abundant in greens and fish. It provides information for various consumers who want to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and obesity.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (222 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-200) and index.
ISBN:9780520941328
0520941322
1429402326
9781429402323
1282360396
9781282360396
0520242823
9780520242821