Fish

Follow the links below to information on the benefits of fish and fish oils in the diet.
Reviewed January 2009

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Title:	More about vitamins
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	The word vitamin means vital to life. All plants and animals need vitamins but only green plants can make all the vitamins they need.
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Fish
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Eating fish once or twice a week may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer. Fish is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. Fish is low in fat and high in protein. Eating fish during pregnancy may reduce the risk of a premature baby. Healthy ways to enjoy fish include baked, poached, grilled and steamed. Some fish contain high levels of mercury and should be eaten rarely or not at all.
Date:	Dec 2008

Title:	Food allergy and intolerance
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Food allergy is an immune response while food intolerance is a chemical reaction. Symptoms of food allergy include wheezing, stomach upsets and skin rashes. Symptoms of food intolerance are similar to food allergy, but can be associated with conditions including asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some food allergens include nuts, shellfish, milk, egg and soy products. Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is an extreme allergic reaction and can be life threatening.
Date:	Aug 2008

Title:	Fish for young children
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Eating fish is good for the health of infants and young children in several ways, including building a strong heart and nervous system.
Date:	Aug 2008

Title:	Mercury in fish
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Mercury is often found in fish. Developing foetuses are more vulnerable to the effects of mercury, which may cause developmental delays. Pregnant women are advised to be selective about the kinds and amounts of fish they eat during pregnancy. Fish that contain higher levels of mercury include shark (flake), ray, swordfish, barramundi, gemfish, orange roughy, ling and southern bluefin tuna.
Date:	Jul 2008

Title:	Iodine explained
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Iodine is found in dairy products, seafood, kelp, eggs, some vegetables and iodised salt. It is important for hormone development. A lack of dietary iodine can cause an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre) or other iodine deficiency disorders. Iodine deficiency is the world's leading cause of mental retardation in children. Iodised salt can provide enough iodine to avoid low thyroid activity. Pregnant women need higher levels of iodine, as lack of this nutrient can retard normal development in a baby.
Date:	Mar 2008

Title:	Mercury in fish
Publisher:	Dietitians Association of Australia
Description:	While there are many benefits of eating fish, if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or preparing meals for a young child, you need to be careful about the types of fish you eat. Some fish contain high levels of mercury which can be harmful to your developing baby and to young children.
Date:	Jan 2008

Title:	Fishing - eat your catch with care
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	People who fish in the Lower Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers need to be careful about eating their catch. Chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can build up in fish. Some fish can also have high levels of mercury. The risks of eating your catch can be reduced if you make sensible choices about the type and amount of fish you eat. The use of lead sinkers when fishing can also pose a health risk.
Date:	Nov 2007

Title:	Managing arthritis and vascular disease - a rheumatology perspective (Editorial)
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Arthritis and vascular disease are both very common. Arthritis is often treated symptomatically with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but these drugs can complicate the management of hypertension and congestive cardiac failure.
Date:	Aug 2006

Title:	Fish oil
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	Fish oil for weight loss, metabolic syndrome, heart disease and blood fats
Date:	Mar 2006

Title:	Allergic and toxic reactions to seafood
Publisher:	Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:	Many allergic reactions to seafood are mild and cause hives or swelling. The most dangerous symptoms are breathing difficulties or a drop in blood pressure (shock), either of which can be life threatening.
Date:	Oct 2004

Title:	Fatty acids in the diet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6 may have an important role in preventing heart disease.
Date:	May 2002

Title:	Why should our diet contain more omega-3 fatty acids?
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	Omega 3 fatty acid first came to prominence in the 1970's and they are very important to health of our hearts.
Date:	Nov 2001

Title:	Core food groups for different age groups or status
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	This table presents the core food groups and the recommended daily intake for different age groups or status.
Date:	Mar 2001

Title:	Good reasons to eat more fish
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	How fish can help protect against diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
Date:	Feb 1998

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