Fish for Health: Improved Nutritional Quality of Cultured Fish for Human Consumption

Abstract

In a global fight against over-nutrition, obesity and associated ailments, identification and consumption of healthier food than processed red meat products and fast-foods is crucial. Fish and seafood products appear as the healthier alternative animal products and the present paper highlight their nutritional merits and health attributes in a world where malnutrition but also under-nutrition is still negatively affecting the health and well- being of many people. The paper also provides the major studies conducted to enhance the nutritional profile of farmed fish through dietary fortification, and highlights the need to increase consumer awareness and understanding concerning the health benefits of fish and seafood products as an essential component of a healthy diet.

Keywords:

• Malnutrition
• Undernutrition
• Aquatic foods
• Aquaculture
• Nutrient supply
• Dietary fortification

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Funding

The International Atomic Energy Agency is grateful for the support provided to its Environment Laboratories by the Government of the Principality of Monaco. Daniel Lemos acknowledges CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, 303259/2017-5).