Ocean fish has been suggested to provide health benefits if eaten on a regular basis. What would be your recommendation for whether or not to eat fish?
a. Fatty fish has been shown in studies to be beneficial in reducing blood clotting
b. DHA in fish is harmful to eye development in the fetus if eaten during pregnancy.
c. Eating fried fish will provide the greatest benefit from the omega-3 fats it contains.
d. People with existing heart disease should never eat fish because of the danger of mercury contamination.
e. Eating farm-raised fish would be a better option because it does not contain mercury.
a
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