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more likely to consume diets with a health fatty acid profile due to diversity of

animal and plan products ( Loring & Gerlach, 2009). It is important to note that high

income groups resort to nutritionists' recommendations in purchasing of nutritious

food and supplements. In addition, the increase in wealth in most parts of the world

promotes per capita consumption of seafood. This is true for Japan, China, East Asia

and North Africa where there is increased demand and consumption of seafood

( Lund, 2013).

2. Socio-economic factors, cultural, gender and religious perspectives

In a study in Alaska, it was observed that most households preferred wild foods intake

to store-bought foods. As a results the diet sampled contained higher amounts of

nutrients especially n − 3 fatty acids (Loring & Gerlach, 2009). It is important to note

that diet diversification plays a critical role in improving nutrient balance and

consequently good health. These preferences of diverse fish were also noted in parts

of Asia and were noted for promoting social wellbeing (Belton & Thilsted, 2014).

However, access to food is also based upon gender dynamics. Ownership of livestock

resources in small-scale is biased towards man, thus depriving woman headed

households of important nutrients and income to acquire health foods. It is important

to realise that for any nutrient to impart positive results, all other factors affecting the

physiological function of the human body should be effectively operational. In many

instances, as reported by many researchers including Rizos et al. (2012), the results of

supplementing fatty acids or any nutrient in the diet have not achieved

desired/expected levels due to unexplainable reasons. The body readily responds to

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