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- A single 150 gram serving of fish or other seafood provides about 50% of daily protein needs for an adult
- All seafood is low in fat, generally less than 5% and most of this fat is polyundsturated
- Majority of seafood types are low in cholesterol, even those with higher amount of cholesterol is offset by higher levels of beneficial eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and Omega 3 oils that are plentiful in seafood
- Human diet requires a balance of certain fats, seafood is a great source for these fats
- Fish is beneficial to the brain, heart, prostate and reduce the chance of certain cancers
- Fish is lower in saturated fat, total fat and calories than comparable portions of meat or poultry
- Seafood is an important part of a balanced diet; its full of vitamins, and other nutrients, including essential fatty acids
- Fish in particular can play a major role in lowering cholesterol level and controlling blood pressure
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