Question

Zoe is choosing a type of meat to include in his meal. Which option would contain the least amount of saturated fat?
A. Chicken
B. Beef
C. Shrimp
D. Pork

Answer 1

C is the correct answer

Answer 2

Shrimp contain the least amount of saturated fat.

Option: C

Explanation:  

• Shrimps consists of unsaturated fatty acids. That is they can converted saturated fat into unsaturated food. Unsaturated fat is harmful for our body since it causes hypercholesterolemia.  

• Also food with less amount of saturated food results in increasing blood sugar level and hypertension.  

• It is suggested that foods like shrimp should be taken much more as compared to red meat like for mutton, pork.  

• Saturation is determined by the presence of double bonds and triple bonds in the fatty acid structure.