Question

Evaluate the physiological differences that occur between the consumption of a diet rich in either n-3 or n-6 fatty acids. Also, develop a table of foods that are particularly rich in both of these fatty acids.

Answer 1

Omega-3 fatty acids	Omega-6 fatty acids
It reduce the fat deposition in the body specially in the adipose tissues It inhibit the activity of lipogenic enzymes It increases the  β-oxidation process. Foods RIch in Omega-3 fatty acids: Fish, sea foods tuna, nuts and plant oils	In our body it increases the content of cellular triglyceride content It also increase the membrane permeability Foods RIch in Omega-6 fatty acids: meat , poultry, nuts, soyabeans and corns