Question

Consumption of fish is considered to be healthy, when compared to flesh of other animals, because when compared to flesh of other animals, fish contains

• A. Polyunsaturated fatty acids
• B. Saturated fatty acids
• C. Essential vitamins
• D. More carbohydrates and proteins

Answer 1

The correct option is A Polyunsaturated fatty acids

Polyunsaturated fatty acids contain more than one double bond. For example, vegetable oils, corn, sunflower, and soy. Omega-3 fatty acids are a class of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids with the double bond in the third carbon position from the methyl terminal. Fish is the richest source of omega-3- fatty acids.

Foods high in omega-3-fatty acids include salmon, halibut, sardines, albacore, trout, herring, walnut, flaxseed oil, and canola oil. Other foods that contain omega-3-fatty acids include shrimp, clams, light chunk tuna, catfish, cod, and spinach.

Saturated fatty acids contain single bonds only. Fats containing saturated fatty acids are called as saturated fats. For example, lard, butter, whole milk, cream, eggs, red meat, chocolate, and solid shortenings. Excess intake of saturated fat can raise one's blood cholesterol and increase the risk of developing coronary artery disease.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.