piru.kml
Lake Piru
Advisory based on mercury.
Waterbody
Women 18-45 Years and Children 1-17 Years
2 servings a week
DO NOT EAT
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High in Omega 3s
Women 46 Years and Older and Men 18 Years and Older
1 servings a week
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High in Omega 3s
What is a serving?
The recommended serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.
Why eat fish?
Eating fish is good for your health. Fish have Omega-3s that can reduce your risk for heart disease and improve how the brain develops in unborn babies and children.
What is the risk?
Some fish have high levels of mercury. Mercury can harm the brain, especially in unborn babies and children.
= high in Omega-3s and you can eat them at least once a week. Eating fish with omega-3s can lower heart disease in adults and help babies’ brains to develop.