NUTRITION
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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Question
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What are some healthy sources of oil?
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olive
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corn
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canola
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none are correct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Canola oil is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). These PUFAs include 21% linoleic acid, or omega-6 fatty acid, and 11% alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is an omega-3 fatty acid.
Detailed explanation-2: -Canola oil is a traditional ingredient in many salad dressings, shortenings and margarine, cooking sprays, coffee creamers and whiteners, and breads and crackers, to name a few.
Detailed explanation-3: -While plant-based fats are considered more heart-healthy than animal fats, canola oil is generally believed to be a healthier option because it is lower in saturated fat than vegetable oil.
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