Which of the following fatty acids is primarily responsible for the development of Steatorrhea in patients with Cystic Fibrosis?

A Palmitic acid
B Stearic acid
C Oleic acid
D Linoleic acid
Steatorrhea is characterized by excessive fat in the stool. In cystic fibrosis, this occurs due to malabsorption of fats, particularly essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.
Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics
Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Disorders Cystic Fibrosis and Malabsorption Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium