Nutritive Value and Structure of Fish

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What is the primary reason fish oils are regarded as a health food?

They are low in vitamins and minerals

They are a poor source of essential amino acids

They are high in saturated fats

They contain significant quantities of omega-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (correct)

Which mineral is found in high levels in shell fishes like oyster and mussel?

Iron (correct)

Potassium

Magnesium

Calcium

What is the purpose of dark muscle in fish?

It is used for fast movement for escaping or catching prey

It contains lesser amounts of myotomes

It functions for cruising muscle, slow motion (correct)

It is primarily used for buoyancy control

What percentage of fish muscle is typically white in many fishes?

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What is the range of fish proteins, with amino acids as building blocks, found in most fish?

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What percentage of a fish's muscle is typically white when cooked?

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Which mineral is found in high levels in shell fishes like oyster and mussel?

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What is the range of fish proteins, with amino acids as building blocks, found in most fish?

16-22% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason fish oils are regarded as a health food?

High omega-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) content Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dark muscle in fish?

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Nutritive Value and Structure of Fish

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What is the primary reason fish oils are regarded as a health food?

Which mineral is found in high levels in shell fishes like oyster and mussel?

What is the purpose of dark muscle in fish?

What percentage of fish muscle is typically white in many fishes?

What is the range of fish proteins, with amino acids as building blocks, found in most fish?

What percentage of a fish's muscle is typically white when cooked?

Which mineral is found in high levels in shell fishes like oyster and mussel?

What is the range of fish proteins, with amino acids as building blocks, found in most fish?

What is the primary reason fish oils are regarded as a health food?

What is the purpose of dark muscle in fish?

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