<prompt> Which of the following is a cardioprotective fatty acid a Palmitic acidb Stearic acidc Oleic acidd Omega-3 fatty acidsabcdabc  <response>: Omega-3 fatty acids c i.e., Oleic acid Saturated fatty acids palmitic acid and stearic acid increase the risk of CHD.Monounsaturated fatty acids oleic acid and co-3 fatty acids, both reduce the risk of CHD. However, co-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are most cardioprotective:-Dietary co-3 polyunsaturated fats suppress cardiac arrhythmias, reduce serum triacylglycerols, decrease the tendency for thrombosis, lower BP, and substantially reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality. 