Chapter 23, Problem 105A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of salmon which is to be recommended to someone who wants to maximize the amount of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in their diet needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Although lipids are not polymers, many lipids have a major building block in common. This building block is the fatty acid, a long chain carboxylic acid. Omega fatty acids have many benefits regarding health. This fatty acid is commonly found in fish and other seafood, nuts, etc.

Answer to Problem 105A

Supermarket sample is to be recommended to increase the amount of fatty acids in their diet.

Explanation of Solution

The given graph is as follow:

The graph shows the percent of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids compared to the total amount of lipids in the samples. In the graph, it is clear that circles represent omega 6 acids and triangles represent omega-3-acids. The red colored triangles and circles representing supermarket samples have highest concentration of omega fatty acids. So, supermarket samples is to be recommended to increase the concentration of omega fatty acids in the diet.

Conclusion

Omega fatty acids are good for health.