NAA is an industry group, but the information presented should be interesting just the same. You should become familiar with the issues regarding farm-raised vs wild seafood. /as [http://thenaa.net/email-images/email-header.jpg] [http://thenaa.net/email-images/industry-update.gif] ________________________________ April 11, 2013 NAA to Present Free Webinar: “U.S. Farm-Raised Seafood and a Healthier America” Although there is a growing body of evidence that consuming more seafood is essential to maintaining good health, annual average per capita seafood consumption in the United States dropped significantly in 2011. The United States Department of Agriculture 2010 Dietary Guidelines strongly recommend two seafood meals per week and most other health-related organizations including the American Heart Association and the National Academy of Sciences have similar recommendations. This advice holds true for people of all ages including pregnant women, young children, and older adults. Yet, the average American eats less than half the recommended amount. Most people are confused by farm-raised seafood products. Do farm-raised products have the same nutritional benefits as wild harvest? What are those benefits? Is it safe for pregnant women to eat seafood? What food safety regulations are in place to ensure the safety of the seafood supply? What types of farming methods are used? Is anything added to the fish? How do I cook U.S. farm-raised fish and shellfish? Is fish farming harmful to the environment? Those are just a few of the questions that will be answered during this webinar. Please join us at this free National Aquaculture Association “U.S. Farm-Raised Seafood and a Health America” webinar to learn more about the important health benefits of increased consumption of U.S. farm-raised seafood and share some tips about quick and easy healthy meals. Date/Time: Monday, April 29 – 5pm EST Duration: 60 minutes Registration Link: https://naa.ilinc.com/register/zsxprpy<http://thenaa.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2fd6b049df111d21175a95a39&id=088882bece&e=a92fe80212> Presenter: Linda ODierno has over 25 years of experience working with the fish and seafood industry and is currently the Outreach Specialist for the National Aquaculture Association. Prior to that, she served as Coordinator of Fish and Seafood Development for the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and was a Regional Seafood Specialist with New York Sea Grant. ________________________________ Copyright © 2013 National Aquaculture Association<http://thenaa.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2fd6b049df111d21175a95a39&id=f56ff9ca42&e=a92fe80212> All rights reserved. view email in browser<http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2fd6b049df111d21175a95a39&id=fc81c977ad&e=a92fe80212> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you wish to unsubscribe from the NFS-L List, please send an E-mail to: "[log in to unmask]". Within the body of the text, only write the following:"SIGNOFF NFS-L".