FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

REFRIGERATION AND FREEZING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
an unsaturated fatty acid of a kind occuring chiefly in fish oils
A
catfish
B
omega 3 fatty acids
C
amino acids
D
cholesterol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods, such as fish and flaxseed, and in dietary supplements, such as fish oil. The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Detailed explanation-2: -Omega-3 fatty acids (OM3FAs) are unsaturated fatty acids with at least one double bond located between the third and fourth omega end carbon. Currently, the three most clinically relevant omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are -linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Detailed explanation-3: -While studies have shown that fish oil supplements may provide some benefits to some people with some heart health issues, the real source of these cardiovascular health benefits is from a family of polyunsaturated fats called omega-3 fatty acids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Omega-3 fats are healthy unsaturated fats. It is important that we get them from the foods we eat. There are three types of omega-3 fats: ALA (alpha linolenic acid)

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