Fish provides health benefits for the general public. Fish contains important nutrients for developing fetuses, infants who are breastfed, and young children. Many people do not currently eat the recommended amount of fish. Eat 8 to 12 ounces of a variety of fish each week from choices that are lower in mercury.
The nutritional value of fish is important during growth and development before birth, in early infancy for breastfed infants, and in childhood. Information on how much fish, types of fish, and where to obtain fish is described.
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