The US_FDA has released revised advice on fish consumption for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding mothers and parents of young children: WednesdayWisdom
“Fish and shellfish are an important part of a well-rounded diet. However, we know many consumers worry about mercury in fish and even choose to limit or avoid fish because of this concern. In fact, we have seen that women in the U.S. who are pregnant are consuming far less than the recommended amount of seafood,” said Susan Mayne, Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
In 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released an easy-to-use reference chart to help consumers more easily understand the types of fish to eat more or less of based on their mercury levels.
. These guidelines provide advice for people in the U.S. 2 years of age and older and recommend that adults eat at least 8 ounces of seafood per week based on a 2,000 calorie diet.highlights the many nutrients found in fish, several of which have important roles in growth and development during pregnancy and early childhood.
This revision is being made in accordance with a provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019.The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices.
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