Question

    Sunflower oil is recommended for heart patients since it contains high percentage of which unsaturated fatty acids?

    A Lauric acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Linoleic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Linolenic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Oleic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sunflower oil contains approximately 15% saturated, 85% unsaturated fatty acid and consisting of 14–43% oleic and 44–75% linoleic acids in its unsaturated fatty acid content.

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