ABSTRACT. The objectives of this project were to detennine the omega-3 fally acid (00-3 FA) consumption of low-income pregnant women, and to identify food sources of 00-3 FA in their diets. Thirty women provided three days of dietary intake that were analyzed using the Food Processor Plus computer program. Mean daily con sumption of 00-3 FA was 1.060 ± 0.030 g/day. The major form of the 00-3 FA was a-linolenic acid (a-LNA; 93%), with less from eicosapentanoic acid (EPA; 2%), and docosahexanoic acid (DHA; 5%). Foods that provided the most a-LNA were fats, oils, salad dressings, and milk products. EPA and DHA were provided in fish, seafood, chicken, and eggs. Nearly one·half of the women in this study consumed < 75% of the Canadian Recommended Nutrient Nancy M. Lewis is Assistant Professor,
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