Question

Essential fatty acids occur in

• A. Animal fat
• B. Plant oils
• C. Fish and fowl
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both B and C

Essential fatty acids are those fatty acids that body cannot produce on its own and therefore must be supplied from the diet. Two primary essential fatty acids are linoleic acid and alpha-linoleic acid. Linoleic acid (omega-6) occurs in plant oils like corn oil, palm oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil. Alpha-linoleic acid (omega-3) occurs in fowl and fish like salmon, sardines, tuna.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.