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Are you eating less fish because you're concerned about mercury in seafood? You might want to reconsider. New research conducted at Harvard shows that the health benefits of fish and shellfish outweigh the risks. This is true even for women who are pregnant, who might become pregnant, or who are nursing, as well as for young children—as long as they eat the recommended amounts of certain types of fish.

Use this Seafood Guide to learn why fish and shellfish are considered so important to a healthy diet, find out the kind and amount of fish that's best for you, and more:

  • Seafood: New Research on Its Health Benefits
  • Seven Myths and Facts about Seafood
  • Test Your Fish Smarts (an interactive quiz)

    Create Date: 11/30/05
    Date Last Updated: 11/20/06

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