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Environmental Sciences
Md. Sazedul Hoque, Fatema Tamanna, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Md. Hasan Al Banna, Pronoy Mondal, Mohammad Dalower Hossain Prodhan, Md. Zillur Rahman, Martin Louis van Brakel
Summary: The study revealed that the risk of exposure to pesticides through the consumption of dried fish is low in coastal districts of Bangladesh, while heavy metals pose a moderate-to-high health risk to dried fish consumers. It suggests implementing an appropriate risk management policy to control pesticides and heavy metals in dried fish, ensuring safe food for local and global consumers.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Monika Rajkowska-Mysliwiec, Kamila Pokorska-Niewiada, Agata Witczak, Marta Balcerzak, Daria Ciecholewska-Jusko
Summary: The study assessed the essential and toxic element content in grilled fish and fish products, aiming to evaluate fulfillment of dietary requirements and health risks associated with consumption. Results showed that fish products in cans and jars were the best source of Fe, Cu, and Mn, while smoked fish covered the RDA for Zn. The uptake of toxic elements was relatively low, with no significant health risks identified with the consumption of the tested fish products.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Taryn Garlock, Frank Asche, James Anderson, Adams Ceballos-Concha, David C. Love, Tonje C. Osmundsen, Ruth Beatriz Mezzalira Pincinato
Summary: Aquaculture's increasing contribution to global aquatic food supply is often overlooked due to discussions surrounding sustainability and international trade. However, a study found a positive association between aquaculture production and per capita consumption of aquatic food at the national level, indicating that a 1% increase in domestic aquaculture production is associated with a 0.9% increase in per capita consumption. These findings confirm that as domestic aquaculture expands, there is an increase in the consumption of aquatic food among the poor. This highlights the importance of advancing aquaculture development in regions with high malnutrition and food insecurity rates for global food security.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Bibliography
Fisheries
Albert G. J. Tacon, Rafael T. I. Coelho, Jessica Levy, Thais M. Machado, Cristiane R. P. Neiva, Daniel Lemos
Summary: A descriptive annotated bibliography is provided in this article, summarizing recent publications on the health benefits and risks of fish and seafood consumption. The bibliography covers farmed and wild-caught fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, and seaweeds. The papers included in the bibliography are categorized into review papers, specific papers on health benefits and risks, supporting papers on consumption advisories and dietary guidelines, and papers on decontamination methods and nutrient security. Based on the papers reviewed, it is believed that the nutritional value and health benefits of fish and seafood outweigh the potential risks to human health. Fish and seafood are considered a valuable and healthier alternative to processed fast-foods and terrestrial animal food products in combating heart disease and related ailments.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
David C. Love, Elizabeth M. Nussbaumer, Jamie Harding, Jessica A. Gephart, James L. Anderson, Frank Asche, Joshua S. Stoll, Andrew L. Thorne-Lyman, Martin W. Bloem
Summary: The study reveals that seafood safety risk is not determined solely by the origin of the seafood, but is influenced by activities at each stage of the supply chain, inherent risks of certain products or processes, and introduced risks. The recommended measures include enhancing investments in food safety and health oversight agencies, improving traceability within the supply chains, and providing more open government datasets for systems-level analyses.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Matthew Sprague, Tsz Chong Chau, David I. Givens
Summary: Iodine content was assessed in wild and farmed seafood available to UK consumers, with wild fish generally exhibiting higher levels of iodine than farmed fish. The iodine content was mainly influenced by the type and inclusion level of feed ingredients, and the contribution of different seafood types to iodine intake varied.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Montse Marques, Carmen M. Torres, Fernando Garcia-Fernandez, Angelika Mantur-Vierendeel, Mark Roe, Annette M. Wilson, Marieke Reuver, Marti Nadal, Jose L. Domingo
Summary: FishChoice is an online tool developed under the ECsafeSEAFOOD FP7 project and optimized in the framework of the EU-H2020 funded SEAFOODTOMORROW project. It provides consumers with scientific information to make informed decisions on seafood consumption based on individual needs and specific national consumption habits. The tool includes data on nutrients, pollutants, and recommendations for sustainable seafood consumption, benefiting not only consumers but also health professionals, schools, academia, and the industrial sector.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rosamond L. Naylor, Avinash Kishore, U. Rashid Sumaila, Ibrahim Issifu, Blaire P. Hunter, Ben Belton, Simon R. Bush, Ling Cao, Stefan Gelcich, Jessica A. Gephart, Christopher D. Golden, Malin Jonell, J. Zachary Koehn, David C. Little, Shakuntala H. Thilsted, Michelle Tigchelaar, Beatrice Crona
Summary: Global demand for blue food is increasing, with considerable regional variation in the relationship between wealth and consumption, and diverse geographic patterns in fish group consumption. It is projected that global fish demand will nearly double by 2050, and the nutritional and environmental consequences will depend on substitution among fish groups and other animal source foods in national diets.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mia Stravik, Klara Gustin, Malin Barman, Michael Levi, Anna Sandin, Agnes E. Wold, Ann-Sofie Sandberg, Maria Kippler, Marie Vahter
Summary: This study assessed biomarkers in the blood and urine of 549 pregnant women to investigate the effects of fish and seafood intake on fetal development. The results showed that erythrocyte mercury and urinary arsenobetaine are reliable indicators of seafood intake.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Haiqing Zhang, Chen Sun, Zijun Wang, Bin Che
Summary: The Chinese seafood market has seen rapid growth, with consumption patterns varying across urban regions in relation to regional economies and geographic locations. Health motivation is a significant predictor of seafood consumption behaviors.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sofie Theresa Thomsen, Ricardo Assuncao, Claudia Afonso, Geraldine Boue, Carlos Cardoso, Francesco Cubadda, Alberto Garre, Johannes W. Kruisselbrink, Alberto Mantovani, Janos G. Pitter, Morten Poulsen, Hans Verhagen, Ermolaos Ververis, Hilko van der Voet, Bernhard Watzl, Sara M. Pires
Summary: This article reviewed risk-benefit assessments of fish and other seafood, finding variations and commonalities in methodologies, findings, and limitations among studies. Data suggested a diverse diet including lean and fatty fish and other seafood is recommended for the general population, but women of childbearing age and children should limit consumption of contaminated fish and seafood types. The review highlights the importance of evidence-based, up-to-date, and harmonized approaches in risk-benefit assessments.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Jacob R. Albers, Jeffrey B. Brown, Shaun V. Charkowick, Natasha Ram, Farina A. Klocksieben, Ambuj Kumar
Summary: This article systematically assesses the efficacy, risks, and methodological quality of evidence from five major publicly available vaccine trials. The results indicate that all five vaccines are effective and safe, but there is room for improvement in the conduct of large-scale vaccine trials.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mausam Budhathoki, Danny Campbell, Ben Belton, Richard Newton, Saihong Li, Wenbo Zhang, David Little
Summary: Asia accounts for a large portion of global aquatic food consumption, but the behaviors and attitudes of Asian consumers towards aquatic food are not well understood. This paper reviews the literature on factors influencing aquatic food consumption behavior in Asia and identifies five clusters of publications. The study finds that price is a central factor influencing aquatic food consumption behavior among Asian consumers, and knowledge and attitudes towards the quality and safety of aquatic foods are important but mediated by household characteristics. Sustainable production practices, country of origin, and ecolabels have less influence on consumption behavior. Future multidisciplinary research is needed to better understand the interactions among the multiple factors that influence Asian consumers' aquatic food consumption behavior.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Julian Fang, Michael Fabinyi
Summary: This study on the freshwater fish market in Chengdu, Sichuan province reveals that price, food safety and quality, freshness, and local culinary traditions are important factors influencing patterns of freshwater fish consumption. Additionally, imported species like pangasius and branded products are gaining popularity, indicating changes in the Chengdu freshwater fish market and the Chinese market for aquatic products as a whole.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Franklin Chamorro, Paz Otero, Maria Carpena, Maria Fraga-Corral, Javier Echave, Sepidar Seyyedi-Mansour, Lucia Cassani, Miguel A. Prieto
Summary: Oily fish is a rich source of nutrients, including energy, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (DHA and EPA) in oily fish play a beneficial role in promoting health and preventing various diseases. Oily fish consumption is important throughout the human lifespan. However, the presence of chemical pollutants in oily fish can pose health risks, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and young children.
