[Fish--more than just omega 3].
In the Norwegian governmental guidelines for food and nutrition, an increased intake of fish and other seafood is particularly recommended. Fish is a good source of many important nutrients, such as proteins, very long-chain omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and iodine. The beneficial effect on health by including fish has been documented in several studies. Increasing interest in the health gains obtained by regular fish intake has put emphasis on the need for documentation of both nutrients and contaminants in fish and seafood, with a balanced risk assessment. In this paper, some of the positive health effects of fish in the diet are elucidated.
Dahl
Lisbeth
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Nasjonalt institutt for ernaerings- og sjømatforskning (NIFES), Postboks 2029 Nordnes, 5817 Bergen. lisbeth.dahl@nifes.no
Bjørkkjaer
Tormod
T
Graff
Ingvild Eide
IE
Malde
Marian K
MK
Klementsen
Beate
B
D000818:Animals; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005396:Fish Products / Q000032:analysis; D005399:Fishes; D005506:Food Contamination; D006801:Humans; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D017747:Seafood / Q000032:analysis
D004044:Dietary Proteins; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3