Fats are composed from building blocks called fatty acids. Essential fatty acids (EFA) are the fatty acids that cannot be produced by the body, but because they are essential for health, they must be supplied through the diet.
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Fish oil, deepwater fish, cod liver oil, flaxseed oil, canola oil, walnut oil, cereal, fish and egg products are great sources of omega-3
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