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Dietary Fats (Human Nutrition · The Immune System) — "Just as undernutrition compromises immune system health, so does overnutrition. People who are obese are…

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  • Overnutrition can compromise immune system health.
  • Like overnutrition, undernutrition also compromises immune system health.
  • Obesity increases the risk of immune system disorders.
  • Associated disorders include asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and some cancers.
  • Both the quality and quantity of dietary fat affect immune system function.
  • High intakes of saturated and trans fats negatively affect the immune system.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids are found in salmon and other oily fish.
  • Increasing omega-3 intake decreases inflammatory responses.
  • High omega-3 intake is linked to a lower risk of certain autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids are used in comprehensive treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
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"Just as undernutrition compromises immune system health, so does overnutrition. People who are obese are at increased risk for developing immune system disorders such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and some cancers. Both the quality and quantity of fat affect immune system function. High intakes of saturated and trans fats negatively affect the immune system, whereas increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, found in salmon and other oily fish, decreases inflammatory responses. High intakes of omega-3 fatty acids are linked to a reduction in the risk of developing certain autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and are used as part of a comprehensive treatment for rheumatoid arthritis."

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