Public health benefits and risks of fish consumption: current scientific evidence <i>v</i>. media coverage

Pasquarè, Federico A.; Bettinetti, Roberta; Fumagalli, Sonia; Vignati, Davide A.L.

doi:10.1017/s1368980012004302

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“…Regarding fatty acids, although obviously the recommendation is to increase the consumption of seafood, the availability of these products is low, of high cost and concerns have arisen regarding contaminants [ 57 ]. The development of new food alternatives is essential to meet the daily recommendation of n -3 PUFA, specifically DHA, particularly in pregnant and lactating women.…”

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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Composition of Maternal Diet and Erythrocyte Phospholipid Status in Chilean Pregnant Women

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Chilean diets are characterized by a low supply of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA), which are critical nutrients during pregnancy and lactation, because of their role in brain and visual development. DHA is the most relevant n-3 PUFA in this period. We evaluated the dietary n-3 PUFA intake and erythrocyte phospholipids n-3 PUFA in Chilean pregnant women. Eighty healthy pregnant women (20–36 years old) in the 3rd–6th month of pregnancy were included in the study. Dietary assessment was done applying a food frequency questionnaire, and data were analyzed through the Food Processor SQL® software. Fatty acids of erythrocyte phospholipids were assessed by gas-liquid chromatography. Diet composition was high in saturated fat, low in mono- and PUFA, high in n-6 PUFA (linoleic acid) and low in n-3 PUFA (alpha-linolenic acid and DHA), with imbalance in the n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio. Similar results were observed for fatty acids from erythrocyte phospholipids. The sample of Chilean pregnant women showed high consumption of saturated fat and low consumption of n-3 PUFA, which is reflected in the low DHA content of erythrocyte phospholipids. Imbalance between n-6/n-3 PUFA could negatively affect fetal development. New strategies are necessary to improve n-3 PUFA intake throughout pregnancy and breast feeding periods. Furthermore, it is necessary to develop dietary interventions to improve the quality of consumed foods with particular emphasis on n-3 PUFA.

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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Composition of Maternal Diet and Erythrocyte Phospholipid Status in Chilean Pregnant Women

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“…Media coverage undoubtedly plays an important role in affecting public opinion about scientific issues, such as nuclear power (Gamson and Modigliani, 1989), technological and environmental hazards (Wiegman et al, 1989), biotechnology (Nisbet and Lewenstein, 2002), nanotechnology (Gorss et al, 2005; Lewenstein et al, 2007), nutrition, and public health (Pasquaré et al, 2013). Several studies have shown that the media do so by using certain, and often stereotypical, frames of reference (Candela, 2013; Castells, 2009; Entman, 1993; Gavrila, 2012; Gilliam and Bales, 2001; Guizzardi, 2002; Neuman et al, 1992; Nisbet and Lewenstein, 2002).…”

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Italian news coverage of radiation in the early decades of the twentieth century: A qualitative and quantitative analysis

Candela

Mariotto

2014

Public Underst Sci

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This work uses a qualitative approach coupled with a quantitative software-based methodology to examine the Italian news media coverage of radiation in the early decades of the twentieth century. We analyze 80 news stories from two of the most influential Italian newspapers from that time: La Stampa (a daily newspaper) and La Domenica del Corriere (an Italian Sunday supplement). While much of previous research on media coverage of scientific topics was generally focused on present-day news, our work revolves around the ground-breaking discovery of X-rays and radioactivity at the dawn of the last century. Our analysis aims to identify journalistic frames in the news coverage of radiation that journalists might have used to emphasize the benefits (or the risks) of the new discoveries. We also hypothesize how this kind of news coverage might have influenced public perception of technological, commercial, and public health applications of the new scientific advancements.

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“…5 However, the information available to the public on the health effects of fish consumption is insufficient, does not usually differentiate among fish types, and may be influenced by the media outlet where it is presented. 6 Within this context, there is still uncertainty about the metabolic effects of usual fish consumption. Synthesizing and clarifying the existing evidence in this regard may serve to guide public health and food policy, and provide the public with upto-date information in this regard.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Fish Consumption: A Review of Its Effects on Metabolic and Hormonal Health

Mendivil

2021

Nutr Metab Insights

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Dietary habits are a major determinant of the risk of chronic disease, particularly metabolic and endocrine disorders. Fish as a food group are a unique source of nutrients with metabolic and hormonal importance including omega-3 fatty acids, iodine, selenium, vitamin D, taurine and carnitine. Fish are also a source of high quality protein and have in general low caloric density. The impact of these nutrients on cardiovascular risk has been extensively reviewed, but the impact of fish on the broader field of endocrine and metabolic health is sometimes not sufficiently appreciated. This article aimed to summarize the impact the effect of regular fish consumption on conditions like the metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome and the menopausal transition, which are in and of themselves significant causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The review revealed that scientific evidence from food science, translational research, epidemiologic studies and interventional trials shows that regular fish consumption has a positive impact on thyroid homeostasis, facilitates maintenance of a healthy body weight, reduces the magnitude of age-associated increases in blood pressure, improves glucose homeostasis helping prevent diabetes and the metabolic syndrome, and has a positive impact on muscle mass preservation among the elderly. These effects are mediated by multiple mechanisms, only some of which have been identified. For most of these effects it holds true that the potential benefits are more substantial when baseline fish consumption is low.

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Public health benefits and risks of fish consumption: current scientific evidence v. media coverage

Cited by 7 publications

References 48 publications

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Composition of Maternal Diet and Erythrocyte Phospholipid Status in Chilean Pregnant Women

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Composition of Maternal Diet and Erythrocyte Phospholipid Status in Chilean Pregnant Women

Italian news coverage of radiation in the early decades of the twentieth century: A qualitative and quantitative analysis

Fish Consumption: A Review of Its Effects on Metabolic and Hormonal Health

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