The FDA now allows fish containing omega-3 fatty acids to be labeled as a food choice that may help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, a significant health problem that causes 500,000 deaths annually in the U.S.
"This new qualified health claim for omega-3 fatty acids should help
consumers as they work to improve their health by identifying foods
that contain these important compounds," said Dr. Lester M. Crawford,
Acting FDA Commissioner.
This news follows advice from the U.S. Departments
of Health and Human Services and Agriculture
that Americans should eat at least two servings
of fish per week for a balanced, healthy
diet.
