HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of a PUFA?
A
Cream
B
Vegetable Oil
C
Cod Liver Oil
D
Rapeseed Oil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mean contents of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) in the oil and solids were 31.91 +/-1.83 and 16.59 +/-7.48 g/100 g, respectively, the respective contents of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) being 17.88 +/-1.69 and 8.79 +/-3.67 g/100 g.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cod liver oil is the oil extracted from the livers of Atlantic cod. It is commonly taken as a dietary supplement and is packed full of nutrients. It is one of the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), and it contains relatively high amounts of vitamin A and vitamin D.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cod liver oil contains -3 polyunsaturated fats and vitamin D.

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