

* There is moderate scientific evidence of a relationship between the eating pattern as a whole and the potential health benefit. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans focuses on dietary patterns and the effects of food and nutrient characteristics on health. This advice supports the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which reflects current science on nutrition to improve public health. If there is no advisory, eat only one serving and no other fish that week. Some fish caught by family and friends, such as larger carp, catfish, trout and perch, are more likely to have fish advisories due to mercury or other contaminants. What about fish caught by family or friends? Check for fish and shellfish advisories to tell you how often you can safely eat those fish.


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