HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Good sources of Omega 3s are
A
flax seeds
B
canola oil
C
walnuts
D
fatty fish
E
soybean oil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Salmon. Sardine. Atlantic mackerel. Cod. Herring. Lake trout. Canned, light tuna.

Detailed explanation-2: -The omega-3 content of fish varies widely. Cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines, contain high amounts of LC omega-3s, whereas fish with a lower fat content-such as bass, tilapia and cod-as well as shellfish contain lower levels [3].

Detailed explanation-3: -Fish and other seafood (especially cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines) Nuts and seeds (such as flaxseed, chia seeds, and walnuts) Plant oils (such as flaxseed oil, soybean oil, and canola oil)

Detailed explanation-4: -Eating fish is an important source of omega-3 fatty acids. These essential nutrients keep our heart and brain healthy. Two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Our bodies don’t produce omega-3 fatty acids so we must get them through the food we eat.

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