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Parents and pediatricians are particularly sensitive about mercury levels in children because of concerns about mercury-containing vaccines. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a joint advisory on mercury for women who are, or might become, pregnant; nursing mothers; and young children. The highlights:
In general, eating fish and shellfish should be encouraged because they contain high-quality protein, are low in saturated fat, and contain omega-3 fatty acids. The FDA and EPA suggest eating up to 12 ounces (two average meals) a week of seafood that is lower in mercury, and no more than one average meal of seafood with moderate levels of mercury.
Common types of seafood that are low i…