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According to the FDA, fish and seafood should be a part of a healthy well-balanced diet. Fish and shellfish are also good sources of protein, omega 3 fatty acids and other important nutrients. A diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish can contribute to heart health and proper growth and development in children.
In the U.S. Health and Human Services Administration and U.S. Department of Agricultures 2005 Dietary Guidelines, it prominently features recommendations for Americans to maintain a healthy serving of fish in their diets.
The guidelines specifically mentioned the tremendous health benefits of fish and shellfish such as the omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease. It also recommends consuming approximately two servings of fish per week.
The report said that by following the recommendations and guidelines of keeping seafood in diets, Americans will live “longer, healthier, and more active lives.”