Topic 5 Meat, fish, and seafood

Module 1 Nutrients/Food content Unit 3 From nutrients to food groups and dietary patterns: Evidence on the role of nutritional aspects on human health Topic 5 Meat, fish, and seafood

Meat, fish, and seafood are great sources of protein
Protein is necessary to build blocks necessary to build and repair
However, meat, fish, and seafood come in different types with different health benefits
It is recommended to have 1 serving of red meat per week, 4 eggs per week, 1-2 servings of white meat, and 2-3 servings of fish/seafood

Recommendations for servings of consumption of meat, fish, and seafood

1 serving = 100 g of meat

150 g of seafood (cooked)

150 g of fish