When Acadia decided to stay on the Ornish Diet, which of the following are dietary essential fatty acids? Group of answer choices γ-linolenic and linoleic acid γ-linolenic acid and arachidonic acids Stearic acid and arachidic acid
The dietary essential fatty acids are those that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through the diet. The two essential fatty acids are:
1. **Linoleic acid** (an omega-6 fatty acid)
2. **α-linolenic acid** (an omega-3 fatty acid)
Therefore, the correct answer from the choices provided would be:
**linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid**.