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A comprehensive overview of the current state of research into unsaturated fatty acids, produced by experts in the field. Discuss fatty acid biochemistry and physiology and the implications of unsaturated fatty acid metabolism in conditions ranging from atherosclerosis and thrombosis to cancer, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Also contains information on the intakes of unsaturated fatty acids by different groups of people and documents the changes in intakes which have occurred over the last 30 years. Directed toward those involved in health and nutrition education, in food and nutrition policy making and those in the pharmaceutical industry. Illustrated, cross-referenced and indexed.