I averaged 17 grams per day. According to the SuperTracker analysis, it is acceptable to consume more linoleic acid than the target amount. “Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid from the omega-6 family” (Sizer & Whitney, 2014). Polyunsaturated fatty acids may help reduce the risk of heart disease or heart attack due to their effect on blood lipids (Sizer & Whitney, 2014). Bread, chicken, potatoes and pasta are some of the foods I have eaten that are excellent sources of linoleic acid (SuperTracker). I was also within the target percentage for linolenic acid at 0.7%. The target linolenic acid intake is 1.1 grams and I consumed 1.3 grams. According to the SuperTracker analysis, it is acceptable to consume more linolenic acid than the target amount. Like linoleic acids, linolenic acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids, but are part of the omega-3 family. As a woman, I think this is a very important nutrient to include in my diet since heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States (Sizer & Whitney,