| fatty acids in chinese edible oils: value of direct analysis as a basis for labeling. | edible oil is an important element in the diet of most transitional countries; nevertheless, little is known about the fatty acid composition of these oils. we examined the consumption of edible oils and the fatty acid composition of these oils obtained from a market survey conducted in seven chinese provinces and in beijing. three days of measured household food intake from the 1997 china health and nutrition survey households provided data on the consumption of edible oils. edible oils sold in ... | 2004 | 15646310 |