Communicating the Net Benefits of Seafood Consumption

Backed by recent scientific studies, several government agencies and other groups have clarified their health communications with tailored messages that facilitate informed food choices by consumers.

Food Technology Magazine | Article

MARY HARRIS, CHRISTINE BRUHN, DANIELLE SCHOR, WENDY REINHARDT KAPSAK,

BARBARA BLAKISTONE

Seafood is the most important dietary source of the functionally essential omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which is required for normal brain development and heart health. Consequently, seafood intake during pregnancy and lactation should be encouraged to provide for optimal fetal and neonatal development. In an effort to limit exposure to mercury, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance to pregnant and lactating w…

Consuming seafood is part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids fosters brain development and heart health.


Table 1. Heart and circulatory issues top the list of health concerns of Americans.

Table 2. Americans perceive seafood as a leading food/food component in a healthy diet.


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  1. Food Categories
  2. Aquatic Foods
  3. Fish and Seafood
  4. Food Sciences
  5. Food, Health and Nutrition
  6. Food Safety and Defense
  7. Food Policy

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