This type of fat is liquid at room temperature.

Types of Polyunsaturated fatty acids

There are two types of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs): omega-6 and omega-3.

Sources of Polyunsaturated fatty acids

• Omega-6 fatty acids are found in liquid vegetable oils, such as corn oil, safflower oil, and soybean oil.
• Omega-3 fatty acids come from plant sources—including canola oil, flaxseed, soybean oil, and walnuts—and from fish and shellfish.