Omega 3 Flashcards
What is omega 3
An essential fatty acid for human health as you have to eat them and can’t produce the
What is omega 3 found In
Salmon, tuna, trout, seafood with seaweed.
What does omega 3 do
Brain function as well as growth and development
What is omega 3 fat categorised as
Polyunsaturated fat
How does omega 3 effect the heart
May reduce risk of heart disease, cancer and arthritis
Recommend fish intake
2 fishes a week one that is oily
Omega 3 on the brain
Important for cognitive brain memory performance, behavioural functions
Babies and omega 3
Babies that do not get enough omega 3 from there mother are at risk to developing vision and nerve problems.
Deficiency of omega 3
Fatigue , poor memory, dry skin, mood swings, dression.
What to aviod eating when pregnant
High in mercury fish like shark and swordfish
