FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

QUALITY CONTROL IN FOOD PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most of the fat in fish is ____, which makes it healthier.
A
saturated
B
unsaturated
C
cholesterol
D
oil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Omega-3 fats are an important type of polyunsaturated fat. The body can’t make these, so they must come from food. An excellent way to get omega-3 fats is by eating fish 2-3 times a week.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fish is a good source of protein and, unlike fatty meat products, it’s not high in saturated fat .

Detailed explanation-3: -Polyunsaturated Fats Are Even Better Polyunsaturated fats are potentially even better than monounsaturated. In one study, replacing foods high in saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat sources reduced the risk of heart disease by 19% ( 21 ).

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