Classifications of Seafood: Fish Types

What type of fish is known for having fins and internal skeletons?

Which type of fish is classified as oily and beneficial for heart health?

What are oily fish particularly rich in that can help a baby's nervous system develop?

How are white fish characterized in comparison to oily fish?

Which of the following is a type of round fish?

What is a common method recommended for preparing catfish?

Which of the following types of fish contains all its oils in the liver?

Which type of fish is bred worldwide and known for being a lean option?

Classifications of Seafood

Fin fish have fins and internal skeletons, categorized primarily into oily fish and white fish.
Oily fish contain long-chain omega-3 fatty acids that may help prevent heart disease and support fetal nervous system development during pregnancy.

Types of Fish

Oily Fish
- Examples include salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout, and herring.
- Some oily fish, such as whitebait, canned sardines, pilchards, and tinned salmon, contain edible bones rich in calcium and phosphorus.
- Rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, helping to maintain strong bones and may reduce heart disease risk.
White Fish
- Known as "lean fish," with oils concentrated in the liver, removed during gutting.
- Lower in fat compared to red or processed meats; source of omega-3 but in lower levels than oily fish.
- Subdivided into round fish, characterized by a cylindrical body and eyes on each side of the head.

Types of Round Fish

Catfish
- A fatty, scaleless freshwater fish common in lakes and rivers; farmed varieties are preferred for flavor.
- Versatile in cooking methods, particularly well-suited for frying.
Tuna
- Firm-textured, fatty fish with a mild flavor.
- Varieties include bluefin, yellowfin, bonito, albacore, and mahi-mahi.
Tilapia
- Refers to various species of aqua-farmed freshwater fish found globally.
- Notably a lean fish with a firm texture.

Explore the classifications of seafood, focusing on the differences between oily and white fish. Learn about the nutritional benefits of various fish types, including their omega-3 fatty acids. This quiz covers key examples and health implications of consuming different fish.