An essential fatty acid is one that:
A) is necessary and made by the body in large quantities.
B) is necessary and made by the body in adequate quantities.
C) is necessary and must be supplied by food.
D) comes only from animal sources.
E) comes only from plant sources.

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An essential fatty acid is necessary for the body but cannot be made in adequate amounts by the body, so it must be supplied by food. Therefore, the only correct option is C.

An Essential Fatty Acid Is One That