Question

indicate how the essential fatty acids impact the body by selecting \increase\ or \decrease\ for each of the sentences below. omega - 6 fatty acids ________ clotting and ______ inflammation in the body. omega - 3 fatty acids tend to ______ blood clotting. use of omega - 3 fatty acids as a dietary supplement may ______ circulating triglyceride levels in the blood. consumption of salmon and/or tuna 2 - 3 days per week may be associated with a(n) ________ in risk for heart disease, arthritis, and depression.

Explanation:

Omega - 6 fatty acids are known to increase clotting and inflammation. Omega - 3 fatty acids have the opposite effect on blood clotting, decreasing it. They also lower circulating triglyceride levels. Consuming salmon and/or tuna (rich in omega - 3s) 2 - 3 days a week is associated with a decrease in the risk of heart disease, arthritis, and depression.

Answer:

Omega-6 fatty acids increase clotting and increase inflammation in the body.
Omega-3 fatty acids tend to decrease blood clotting.
Use of omega-3 fatty acids as a dietary supplement may decrease circulating triglyceride levels in the blood.
Consumption of salmon and/or tuna 2 - 3 days per week may be associated with a decrease in risk for heart disease, arthritis, and depression.