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Follow the links below to information on the benefits of fish and fish oils in the diet.
Reviewed January 2009
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More about vitamins
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The word vitamin means vital to life. All plants and animals need vitamins but only green plants can make all the vitamins they need.
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Jun 2009
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Fish
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Dec 2008
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Food allergy and intolerance
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Aug 2008
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Fish for young children
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Eating fish is good for the health of infants and young children in several ways, including building a strong heart and nervous system.
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Aug 2008
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Mercury in fish
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jul 2008
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Iodine explained
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Mar 2008
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Mercury in fish
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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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.
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Jan 2008
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Fishing - eat your catch with care
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Nov 2007
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Fish oil
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Healthy Eating Club
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Fish oil for weight loss, metabolic syndrome, heart disease and blood fats
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Mar 2006
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Allergic and toxic reactions to seafood
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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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.
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Oct 2004
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Good reasons to eat more fish
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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How fish can help protect against diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
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Feb 1998
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