I averaged 17 grams per day. According to the SuperTracker analysis it is right to consume more linoleic acid than the target amount. “Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid of the omega-6 family” (Sizer & Whitney, 2014). Polyunsaturated fatty acids may help reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke due to the effect on blood lipids (Sizer & Whitney, 2014). Bread, chicken, potatoes and pasta are some of the foods I have consumed that are excellent sources of linoleic acid (SuperTracker). I was also within the target percentage of linolenic acid of 0.7%. The target consumption of linolenic acid is 1.1 grams and I consumed 1.3 grams. According to the SuperTracker analysis, it is okay to consume more linolenic acid than the target amount. Like linoleic acids, linolenic acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids, but they are part of the Omega-3 family. Being a woman, I find this to be a very important nutrient to incorporate into my diet as heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States (Sizer & Whitney,