Question

The maximum percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acid present in:

• (A) Peanuts
• (B) Soybeans
• (C) Artificial butter
• (D) Palm oil

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Explanation:
The maximum percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids are present in soybeans.Fat helps in keeping the body functional. Fat is useful for the body, but its excess can also be harmful. It is obtained from both meat and vegetable groups. It gives strength to the body for daily work. It is necessary to reduce the requirement of protein in the body. There are many types of fats in foods, the main of which are of three types-SaturatedSingle unsaturatedPolyunsaturatedSources of saturated fat are butter, pure ghee, vegetable ghee, coconut and palm oil. The major sources of single unsaturated fats are peanut, mustard and olive oils, while sunflower, soybean and corn oils are high in polyunsaturated fats.Hence, the correct option is (B).