Quiz: The Facts About Fish Oil and Omega-3s
Medically Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD on February 23, 2023
Question 1/10
Taking fish oil supplements is as good for you as eating fish.
- True
- False
Question 2/10
Fish oil is good for your heart because it:
- Lowers high triglycerides
- Helps you lose weight
- Makes your heart muscle stronger
Question 3/10
If you don't eat fish, where else can you get omega-3s?
- Walnuts
- Liver
- Both
Question 4/10
Krill oil contains fewer omega-3s than fish oil.
- True
- False
Question 5/10
How much fish should most people eat?
- No more than 3 ounces per week
- 5 ounces per week
- At least 7 ounces per week
Question 6/10
Which fish has the least amount of potential contaminants?
- Salmon
- Swordfish
- King mackerel
Question 7/10
If you're pregnant, you should take fish oil supplements to help your baby's brain develop.
- Yes
- No
Question 8/10
You can cut down “fishy” burps by taking fish oil capsules:
- Once a day
- At the start of a meal
- Right before you go to bed
Question 9/10
If you already have heart disease, fish oil won't help.
- True
- False
Question 10/10
Omega-3s may:
- Ward off Alzheimer's disease
- Cure asthma
- Help diabetes