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LALinoleic acid: an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature. In physiological literature, it has a lipid number of 18:2 cis,cis-9,12 Source: Wikipedia |
LBWLow-Birth-Weight, defined as a birth weight of a liveborn infant of less than 2,500 g (5.5 pounds) regardless of gestational age. Subcategories include Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) which is less than 1500 g, and Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) which is less than 1000 g. Normal Weight at term delivery is 2500 g - 4200 g. |
LC-PUFALong chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: fatty acids with 12 or more carbons and containing more than one double bond. Examples of foods high in polyunsaturated fats include vegetable oils, corn, sunflower, and soy. Source: Medicinenet.com |