sential because the are not made in the body and must be consumd; 2 are linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid ??? ??? ??? linoleic acid found in vegetables and nut oils such as sunflower, safflower, corn, soy and peanut oil; transformed into arachidonic acid ??? ??? ??? arachidonic acid formed from linoleic acid and is used to make compounds that regulate body functions such as blood clotting and