title: Can cutaneous application of vegetable oil prevent an essential fatty acid deficiency?
authors.affiliation: American Dietetic Association's Knowledge Center Team, Chicago, IL, USA. knowledge@eatright.org
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Marcason
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D003677:Deficiency Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005228:Fatty Acids, Essential / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012869:Skin Absorption; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D005228:Fatty Acids, Essential; D010938:Plant Oils; D014280:Triglycerides