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What characteristic distinguishes oily fish from white fish?
What characteristic distinguishes oily fish from white fish?
Which type of fish is commonly known for having bones that can be eaten?
Which type of fish is commonly known for having bones that can be eaten?
What is a common benefit of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish?
What is a common benefit of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish?
Which of the following is not considered a type of oily fish?
Which of the following is not considered a type of oily fish?
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What differentiates round fish from flat fish?
What differentiates round fish from flat fish?
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What is a significant health benefit associated with consuming oily fish?
What is a significant health benefit associated with consuming oily fish?
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What factors make catfish generally taste 'muddy' in the wild?
What factors make catfish generally taste 'muddy' in the wild?
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What is the classification of fish like tilapia?
What is the classification of fish like tilapia?
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Study Notes
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Tuna
- Firm-textured, fatty fish with a mild flavor.
- Varieties include bluefin, yellowfin, bonito, albacore, and mahi-mahi.
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Tilapia
- Refers to various species of aqua-farmed freshwater fish found globally.
- Notably a lean fish with a firm texture.
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This quiz focuses on the classifications of seafood, particularly fin fish and oily fish. It explores the nutritional benefits of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish, which are essential for heart health and fetal development. Test your knowledge about different types of fish and their classifications.
