Fish consumption is increasing in the United States as a result of
a. greater availability of fresh and frozen fish.
b. increased use of fish in processed foods.
c. dietary recommendations to consume lighter-colored protein sources.
d. recognition that protein from fish is supe-rior to other protein sources.
A
Fish consumption is increased because of the availability of frozen and refrigerated storage tech-niques. Use of fish in processed foods has not increased. Dietary recommendations encourage use of more poultry and fish and less red meat, but do not describe them in terms of color. Fish contains high quality protein, but it is not superior to the protein in other animal foods.
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