The Fish Foundation

Nutrition Aspects- deals with the introductory information pertaining to the role of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturates in human health.

    - Macronutrients: details of protein, carbohydrate and fat content of selected seafoods;

    - Micronutrients: details of vitamin and mineral content of selected seafoods;

    - Dietary Sources of omega-3: food and supplement sources of omega-3.

    - Fats and Oils: nutritional and biochemical aspects of oils and fats              

     -Omega-3 - metabolism of polyunsaturates 

                             -Fish Oils: omega-3 content of selected seafoods

                                       - Effects of Processing: compositional changes  in fish resulting

                                                                           from drying,canning,smoking, freezing etc    

    - Dietary Balance: the impact of a lack of balance  in the dietary supply of  polyunsaturates on

            - Lungs: congestion, emphysema, 

            - Brain & Eyes: hyperactivity; dyslexia; aggression; depression, schizophrenia

            - Heart and Circulation: Coronary heart disease; heart attack, thrombosis

            - Joints

                    - Osteoarthritis

                    - Rheumatoid Arthritis