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Published: September 9, 2010
Updated: September 9, 2010
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Americans ate 15.8 pounds of seafood per capita in 2009, down slightly from 16 pounds in 2008. Just ten varieties made up more than 88 percent of that consumption.
The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) "Top Ten" list for 2009 names shrimp as the most popular seafood in the USA. Canned tuna kept the number 2 spot in 2009. Salmon, Alaska pollock and tilapia each saw an increase in consumption, maintaining their spots on the list. The only newcomer on the list was pangasius. Flatfish dropped out of the top ten.
2009 Top Ten Seafood (pounds per person)
Shrimp (4.1)
Canned Tuna (2.5)
Salmon (2.04)
Alaska Pollock (1.454)
Tilapia (1.208)
Catfish (0.849)
Crab (0.594)
Cod (0.419)
Clams (0.413)
Pangasius (0.356)
"From a public health perspective it’s imperative that Americans eat more fish," said Jennifer McGuire, NFI’s registered dietitian. "This is a message we expect to see front and center when federal health experts release the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans this year—the familiar food pyramid program. While we anticipate hearing a lot about eating less salt and not as much saturated fat, when it comes to seafood more is better."
For more information visit: www.AboutSeafood.com.
source: NFI
Updated: September 9, 2010
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EmailAmericans ate 15.8 pounds of seafood per capita in 2009, down slightly from 16 pounds in 2008. Just ten varieties made up more than 88 percent of that consumption.
The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) "Top Ten" list for 2009 names shrimp as the most popular seafood in the USA. Canned tuna kept the number 2 spot in 2009. Salmon, Alaska pollock and tilapia each saw an increase in consumption, maintaining their spots on the list. The only newcomer on the list was pangasius. Flatfish dropped out of the top ten.
2009 Top Ten Seafood (pounds per person)
Shrimp (4.1)
Canned Tuna (2.5)
Salmon (2.04)
Alaska Pollock (1.454)
Tilapia (1.208)
Catfish (0.849)
Crab (0.594)
Cod (0.419)
Clams (0.413)
Pangasius (0.356)
"From a public health perspective it’s imperative that Americans eat more fish," said Jennifer McGuire, NFI’s registered dietitian. "This is a message we expect to see front and center when federal health experts release the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans this year—the familiar food pyramid program. While we anticipate hearing a lot about eating less salt and not as much saturated fat, when it comes to seafood more is better."
For more information visit: www.AboutSeafood.com.
source: NFI
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