Fish, Shellfish, and Children's Health: An Assessment of Benefits, Risks, and Sustainability

American children eat relatively little fish and shellfish in comparison with other sources of animal protein, despite the health benefits that eating fish and shellfish may confer. At the same time, fish and shellfish may be sources of toxicants. This report serves to inform pediatricians about ava...

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Published inPediatrics (Evanston)
Main Authors Bernstein, Aaron S, Oken, Emily, de Ferranti, Sarah
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2019
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Summary:American children eat relatively little fish and shellfish in comparison with other sources of animal protein, despite the health benefits that eating fish and shellfish may confer. At the same time, fish and shellfish may be sources of toxicants. This report serves to inform pediatricians about available research that elucidates health risks and benefits associated with fish and shellfish consumption in childhood as well as the sustainability of fish and shellfish harvests.
ISSN:1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.2019-0999