Cosumnes River, Lower

What is a serving?

The recommended serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings. For small fish species, several individual fish may make up a single serving.

Preparing and Cooking Fish

• For fish, eat only the skinless fillet.
• For shellfish, eat only the meat.
• Some chemicals are higher in the skin, fat, and guts.
• Remove and throw away the skin before cooking.
• Cook thoroughly and allow the juices to drain away.

  =  Fish that are 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.