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GLOBEFISH PARTNER MEETING 2013 Brussels, 22 April 2013 GLOBAL SEAFOOD PLATFORMS Roy Palmer

April 29, 2013, by gillsadmin in Conferences, FAO, Health, Roy Palmer

GLOBEFISH PARTNER MEETING 2013 Brussels, 22 April 2013 GLOBAL SEAFOOD PLATFORMS Roy Palmer

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Seafood for Health Information for Healthcare Providers

April 29, 2013, by gillsadmin in CESSH, Education, Health, Nutrition

Seafood for Health Information for Healthcare Providers ♦ Seafood (fish and shellfish) is a nutrient‐rich food containing high quality protein, long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega‐3) and important vitamins and minerals. ♦ Seafood is the main dietary source of the heart‐healthy omega‐3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ♦ Research over the past 20 years …

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Seafood and Health Teacher resource for secondary students

April 29, 2013, by gillsadmin in CESSH, Education, Health, Seafood

Seafood and Health Teacher resource for secondary students Rationale „. To provide an independent resource for use in the Health and Physical Education Year 12 Curriculum in Western Australia. „. To provide students with a brief introduction to the nutritional benefits of seafood, additionally making reference to current issues that may impact on seafood consumption. „. To provide …

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A Sea Of Health: Nutritional Content and health Benefits of Seafood

April 29, 2013, by gillsadmin in Health, Nutrition, Seafood

Eat more fish!   Our diet influences our health throughout our entire life. Nutrition and diet have a major impact on growth and development in the foetal, infant, child and youth years. The diet in the early stages of life influences the risk of developing chronic illnesses as an adult. Fish consumption in Norway has declined. Children, youth and young adults …

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Australian Aquatic Resources Sector “Economic Partner” 2012: Gus Dannoun

September 18, 2012, by gillsadmin in Seafood

Gus Dannoun, Supply Manager from the Sydney Fish Market (SFM) talks about the SFM’s involvement in the Australian Aquatic Resources Sector and the importance of importing seafood from New Zealand.  

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Seafood In Japan

August 2, 2012, by gillsadmin in Global Aquaculture Advocate, Roy Palmer, Seafood

Seafood has played a prominent role in Japan’s food history. The country helped spread sushi, surimi and tempura, and fish consumption by the Japanese is still among the highest in the world. Their taste for seafood also contributes to better health. A study found that men in Japan who regularly ate seafood had twice the …

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The contribution of fish intake, aquaculture, and small-scale fisheries to improving food and nutrition security: A literature review

July 2, 2012, by gillsadmin in Seafood, World Fish Center

1. Introduction 1.1 Addressing the problems of nutrition through fish related interventions Undernutrition, and high mortality and morbidity, have persisted in many low-income countries. While the more obvious physical consequences of undernutrition – mortality, morbidity, stunting and wasting – have received a lot of policy attention, the hidden consequences of inadequate micronutrient intake, which often …

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Get Real About Seafood

June 18, 2012, by gillsadmin in Nutrition, Reference Books, Seafood

Get Real About Seafood National Fisheries Institute continues to spread the messages to Americans about Seafood & Health with yet another website. “Seafood is a powerhouse food. Science shows it has important nutrients that help keep us in good health at all life stages, from birth through old age. It’s easy to incorporate more seafood …

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Fish tied to lower colon cancer risk: study

May 14, 2012, by gillsadmin in Nutrition

(Reuters Health) – People who eat plenty of fish may have a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers, a new report suggests. The finding comes from an analysis of 41 past studies on the link between fish in the diet and new diagnoses and deaths from colorectal cancer. “People who rarely eat fish may …

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The Importance of Eating Seafood

April 10, 2012, by gillsadmin in Seafood, Videos

While the new 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines prod Americans — especially pregnant or breastfeeding moms — to eat more fish, many may be wondering exactly why seafood is so vital for a healthy diet.  

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