Why Is It Important to Eat 8 Ounces (226.796 grams) of Seafood (Fish) per Week? (from: choosemyplate.gov)

Why Is It Important to Eat 8 Ounces (226.796 grams)of Seafood per Week?


(1) Seafood contains a range of nutrients, notably the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Eating about 8 ounces (226.796 grams) per week of a variety of seafood contributes to the prevention of heart disease. Smaller amounts of seafood are recommended for young children.

(2) Seafood varieties that are commonly consumed in the United States that are higher in EPA and DHA and lower in mercury include salmon, anchovies, herring, sardines, Pacific oysters, trout, and Atlantic and Pacific mackerel (not king mackerel, which is high in mercury). The health benefits from consuming seafood outweigh the health risk associated with mercury, a heavy metal found in seafood in varying levels.

Info source: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/protein-foods-why.html