| AA | arachidonic acid |
| LA | linoleic acid |
| PUFA | polyunsaturated fatty acids / polyunsaturated fat |
| SP2 | Singapore Prospective Study Program |
| SCHS | Singapore Chinese Health Study |
| DGLA | dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid |
| ALA | alpha-linolenic acid |
| EPA | eicosapentaenoic acid |
| DHA | docosahexaenoic acid |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| FFQ | food frequency questionnaire |
| BMI | body mass index |
| CV | coefficient of variation |
| MET | metabolic task-equivalent |