The Fats of LifeOmega 3s, trans fats, polyunsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acidresearch facts about fatty acids and their relationship to heart disease and atherosclerosis, obesity, cancer, and neurological disorders abound. Chemical names appear on every nutrition label. But, just what do these terms mean in health and disease? The Fats of Life delineates the importance of essential fatty acids, with a focus on distinctions between omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acid