Answer to Question #260432 in Cell Biology for hayrunisa

Question

It is recommended to eat at least two portions of oil rich fish per week. Fresh tuna is considered to be an oil-rich fish. Please explain whether canned or fresh tuna should be prefferred in the diet?

Answer 1

Tuna, whether fresh or canned, is among the best sources of vitamin D, which is necessary for bone health, strengthening the immune system against disease, and ensuring optimal growth in children. Therefore, canned and fresh tuna should be preferred in the diet.