When You Are Selecting the Type of Fish to Eat

question 35

Multiple Choice

When you are selecting the type of fish to eat, which of the following should you consider?

• A) Farm-raised fish are protected from contaminants so they are much safer to eat.
• B) The species of fish chosen for grilled, baked, or broiled dishes contain higher levels of EPA and DHA.
• C) Consumption of any amount of fish that might contain mercury should be avoided.
• D) Temporarily discontinuing consumption of fish will allow the body to eliminate mercury from its tissues.

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Definitions:

NADH

NADH denotes Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (reduced form), a coenzyme that plays a critical role in the production of energy through the process of cellular respiration.

Pyruvate

A key intermediary in the metabolic pathway of glycolysis, which can be further converted into energy through the Krebs cycle or fermented into lactate.

Citric Acid Cycle

A key metabolic pathway that generates energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and captures the released energy in the form of ATP.

Oxaloacetic Acid

A four-carbon molecule that plays a crucial role in both the Krebs cycle and gluconeogenesis, acting as a substrate for the generation of various intermediates.