How to use this book

This book provides information on the health benefits of seafood to people who market seafood, meeting a long-felt need to provide a technical basis for telling consumers about the benefits of eating seafood. It is presented in three sections:

• Section 1 provides an overview.
• Section 2 provides more detailed information on seafood and specific conditions, including a question-and-answer section.
• Section 3 covers legislation governing the way you can communicate information about seafood nutrition.

Different sections give different levels of information. For example:

• If you simply want to tell customers in broad terms about the general benefits of eating seafood, you should read the overview and section 3.
• If you want to provide general information on the effects of eating seafood on a certain condition (for example, in response to a customer’s inquiry), you should read the summary of benefits in the overview and the notes on their condition in section 2 — and when talking with customers you should advise them to consult their doctor for further advice.
• If you are providing detailed information about seafood to consumers, you should study section 3 to ensure you are complying with the law. Giving information to people about health benefits brings certain obligations!

A glossary provides an explanation of terms used in this book.

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