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A significant global prevalence of inadequate omega-6 and seafood omega-3 fatty acid intakes exists, particularly in less-developed regions.
Efforts should be made to improve omega-6 and omega-3 intake in less-developed areas.
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However, a significant global prevalence of inadequate omega-6 and seafood omega-3 fatty acid intakes still existed, a situation particularly marked in less-developed regions and nations.
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Source
The impact of dietary fat and fatty acid consumption on human health: A comprehensive review of meta-analyses and the Global Burden of Disease study 2021
Jianglei Ma et al. · Trends in Food Science & Technology · 2025
DOI 10.1016/j.tifs.2025.105002
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