New England Journal of Medicine research shows that babies born preterm who received omega-3 DHA supplementation had higher IQ of 3.45 points on average at age 5 than the control group.
Health & Nutrition Professionals
As a nutrition or health professional, you know people are often overwhelmed or confused about how best to prepare a tasty seafood dish. The Seafood Nutrition Partnership can help! These resources can help you to teach your clients how to buy, cook and enjoy seafood they can feel good about.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Communications Toolkit
Click for the full toolkit, or all resources are available as one-page printable downloads:
- 10 Tips to Get Seafood on Your Plate
- The Ultimate Guide to Buying Seafood
- The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Seafood
- A Dive into Seafood Sustainability
- A Dive into Benefits for Kids
- A Dive into Women’s Health & Infant Outcomes
- A Dive into Mental Health & Depression
- A Dive into Cardiovascular Health
- A Dive into Diabetes
- A Dive into Healthy Aging
- A Dive into Sports Nutrition
Additional Resources
- Reasons to Eat Seafood (to print or share: spread or 1 pager)
- Benefits of Different Species (1 pager)
- Seafood Food Safety (1 pager)
Resources for Retail Dietitians
- Tour Talking Tips (spread)
- Three Steps to the Best Demo (spread)
- Guide to Answering Customer Questions (spread or 1 pager)
Delicious quick, simple, no-cook recipes:
Which Fish Is Richest in Omega-3s Chart
Health organizations suggest an intake of at least 250 to 500 milligrams of omega-3 EPA+DHA per day. Find out which seafood has the most omega-3s:
Latest Research
Study Shows Consumption of Fish, Omega-3s Leads to Lower Chronic Pain
A study in Clinical Nutrition shows how oily fish consumption and omega-3 intake can help reduce pain suffering in the long term.
SNP Programs
As you look for ways to create a culture of health and wellness and teach Americans about the importance of seafood nutrition, tap into our fun and interactive programs to support your efforts!
The lessons are a perfect fit for organizations to use within their existing curriculum, afterschool programming, community outreach, or to implement as a new program. The online programs reinforce key elements of chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and the importance of seafood for overall health and wellness.
Eating Heart Healthy
Eating Heart Healthy, an interactive cooking and nutrition workshop, is Seafood Nutrition Partnership’s signature program developed in partnership with Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Roxbury Tenants. The program is offered in a 1-session and 4-session format. LEARN MORE and access free resources.