The fats of life [electronic resource] : essential fatty acids in health and disease / Glen D. Lawrence.

The dietary fat doctrine
Lipid terminology, structure, and function
Some dietary fats are essential
Signals, messengers, and responses
Oxidation and lipid peroxidation
Atherosclerosis
Risk factors in cardiovascular disease
Lipid-lowering drugs
Inflammation, anti-inflammatory drugs, and lipid mediators
Cancer and immunity
Neurological development, memory, and learning
Functional disorders of the nervous system
Neurodegenerative diseases
Obesity : health consequences and dietary influences
Dietary choices for comprehensive health.