Based on the oral presentations at an April 1990 course in Baltimore, Maryland, 22 articles report on recent res earch into health consequences of fatty acids in the diet, noting that the effects are now known to be both pharmacological and physiological, and emphasizing the possible role of n-3 fatty acids in asthma, arthritis, and other conditions not previously considered in lipid research. For professionals in dietary oil research, or in related fields. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)