AAP Report Gives Pediatricians Data on Benefits of Increased Fish Consumption for Children
A comprehensive new report has found that American children don’t eat enough fish and shellfish in comparison with other sources of animal protein, despite the health benefits that eating fish and shellfish may confer.
The American Academy of Pediatrics commissioned "Fish, Shellfish, and Children’s Health: An Assessment of Benefits, Risks, and Sustainability" so pediatricians across the country would know more about the health risks and benefits for children who eat more seafood and the importance of sustainability of harvests. Authors are Aaron S. Bernstein, Emily Oken, and...
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