Fish is an important dietary source of micronutrients, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. In Ghana, effective management fish and the fisheries essential for food, economic nutrition security critical towards achieving many UN Sustainable Development Goals especially those pertaining to hunger, poverty, gender equality life under water. Ghana has experienced significant growth last few decades, but increasing inequality, uncertainties availability unsustainable are challenging...

Fish is an important part of the Sri Lankan diet. However, existing data on nutrient composition fish in Lanka highly outdated and limited. The aim this study was to report commonly consumed marine species assess potential contribution selected key nutrients recommended intakes (RNI). were sampled during a survey with research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen around Lanka. Species categorised as either small (<25 cm, n = 12) or large (>25 7), three composite samples from each analysed using...

Background: Seaweeds and kelps, also known as macroalgae, have long been common in the East-Asian diet. During recent years, macroalgae entered global food market, a variety of products are now available for consumers. Some species to be particularly rich iodine, but little data regarding iodine content macroalgae-containing foods exists. Objective: The aim this research study was analyse large commercially supplements evaluate whether such sources adequate dietary iodine. Design: Ninety-six...

Shellfish constitute a diverse group of aquatic animals, encompassing numerous species molluscs and crustaceans able to supply important nutrients beneficial human health. However, information regarding their nutritional properties remain scarce. In this paper, we explore the nutrient composition shellfish, including shrimps, mussels, scallops, crabs, crayfish, lobsters, collected from supermarkets, local fishermen, North Atlantic Ocean. By analysing over 800 samples between 2011 2021, show...

Breastfed infants depend on sufficient maternal iodine intake for optimal growth and neurological development. Despite this, few studies have assessed concentrations in human milk there is currently no published data status among lactating women Norway. The aim of this study was to assess breast (BMIC) estimate intake. Five Mother Child Health Centres Oslo were randomly selected during 2016, 175 between 2nd 28th weeks postpartum participated. Each the provided four breastmilk samples which...

Previous studies have documented mild to moderate iodine deficiency in pregnant and lactating women Norway. This study focused on non-pregnant young because their future children may be susceptible the adverse effects of deficiency. We assessed urinary concentration (UIC), intake from food supplements, knowledge 403 women, mainly students, aged 18–30 years. Iodine was measured spot urine samples analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry calculated a self-reported frequency...

Low iodine intakes have been documented in different population groups Norway. We aimed to assess status, dietary intake, supplement and macroalgae use, knowledge vegans, vegetarians pescatarians. In this study, 115 55 35 pescatarians from the Oslo region of Norway, aged 18-60 years, participated. A spot urine sample was collected along with a assessment use. The median urinary concentration (MUIC) vegans 43 µg/L (moderate deficiency), 67 96 (mild deficiency). multiple linear regression...

Seaweed, or macroalgae has traditionally been part of the Asian cuisine for decades and is also becoming increasingly popular as food source in Europe other Western countries. However, seaweed can accumulate elements from environment consequently may be a exposure to toxic elements, potentially harmful levels micronutrients. Food safety issues related use animal feed are very important given increased such products. Current standards, regulations recommendations regarding heavy metals...

Seaweeds, or macroalgae, may be a good dietary iodine source but also of excessive intake. The main aim in this study was to describe the status and thyroid function group macroalgae consumers. Two urine samples were collected from each participant (n = 44) measure urinary concentration (UIC) after habitual consumption seaweed. Serum stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (fT4), triiodothyronine (fT3), peroxidase autoantibody (TPOAb), measured subgroup 19). A food frequency questionnaire...

Fish is a major part of the Bangladeshi diet, but data on nutrient composition marine fish species are sparse. Mesopelagic may be new potential resource food and nutrients; however, lacking. The aim this study was to provide sampled off coast Bangladesh determine their contribution recommended intakes (RNI). Seven from pelagic, mesopelagic, demersal zones were with Dr. Fridtjof Nansen in 2018. Three pooled samples containing 15-840 individuals each analysed at Institute Marine Research,...

Seafood plays a central role in global food and nutrition security. However, there is lack of data on the concentration nutrients contaminants fish other seafood, especially low- middle-income countries. In order to assess potential risks benefits associated with seafood intake, reliable up-to-date composition crucial. The quality affected by several factors, such as sampling protocols suitability methods applied for sample preparation analysis. this paper, we describe methodology related...

Most foods, including seafood, undergo some sort of processing as an integrated part the global food industry. The degree depends on type product produced. Processed seafood products are important diet; thus, knowledge nutrient content in is great importance.The aim this study was to describe selected nutrients commercially available and market representative purchased from 3 different years.Seafood 2015 (n = 16), 2017 35), 2018 35) were analyzed composite samples for macro- micronutrients...

Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa has a high prevalence of food insecurity. Small pelagic fish such as Silver cyprinid ( Rastrineobola argentea ) which is indigenous to Lake Victoria, can be nutritious animal sourced that contributes more nutrient dense diet. Potential sustainable catch estimated at 2 million tonnes yearly, four times the amount current catch. Whole sun-dried was purchased from several markets in Kenya and analysed for composition, microbial counts metal content. The results show...

Abstract Iodine deficiency during pregnancy and in the post‐partum period may lead to impaired child development. Our aim is describe iodine status longitudinally women from until 18 months post‐partum. Furthermore, we explore whether associated with dietary intake, iodine‐containing supplement use breastfeeding We also assess correlation between maternal at of age. was measured by urinary concentration (UIC) ( n = 1,004), 6 weeks 915), 849), 12 733) 714). The toddlers' UIC assessed age...

The triple burden of malnutrition is an incessant issue in low- and middle-income countries, fish has the potential to mitigate this burden. In Ghana a central part diet, but data on nutrients contaminants processed indigenous species, that are often eaten whole, missing. Samples smoked, dried or salted Engraulis encrasicolus (European anchovy), Brachydeuterus auritus (bigeye grunt), Sardinella aurita (round sardinella), Selene dorsalis (African moonfish), Sierrathrissa leonensis (West...

Fish and seafood may play an important role for nutrition food security as they contain essential vitamins, minerals, fatty acids. The aim of this study was to describe the nutrient composition, including acids, amino in commonly consumed fish species (fillet- whole samples) sampled off Northwest African coast. Furthermore, we assessed species' contributions recommended intake (RNI) values from World Health Organization (WHO). Samples commercially (Sardina pilchardus, Engraulis encrasicolus,...

Vitamin K exists naturally in foods as phylloquinone (vitamin K1, PK) and a range of menaquinones K2, MKs). There is scarce information on the occurrence distribution PK MKs dietary sources, particularly seafood. This study aimed to comprehensively analyse contents vitamin dihydro-K1, MK-4 MK-10 various species, tissue types, processing degrees shellfish. Additionally, seasonal differences content blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) were explored. Most shellfish products had low total (<10 µg/100...

Fish represent an important part of the Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi diet. However, fish is also a source contaminants that may constitute health risk to consumers. The aim this study was analyse contents arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead in 24 commonly consumed marine species from Bay Bengal assess potential associated with their consumption. Mercury did not exceed maximum limits for any sampled species, consumer exposure estimated daily consumption assessed be minimal adults children. Numerous...

Whereas the adverse effects of severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy are well documented, mild-to-moderate not established.We aimed to explore whether nutrition and timing supplement initiation associated with thyroid function in pregnant postpartum women.In this cohort study, 137 women were enrolled followed up at gestational weeks (GWs) 18 36, 3 6 mo postpartum. Thyroid tests [thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (fT3), thyroxine (fT4)], urinary creatinine...

Abstract Background Iodized salt is not mandatory in Norway, and the permitted level of iodine table low (5 μg/g). Thus, milk dairy products, fish eggs are main dietary sources Norway. Mild-to-moderate deficiency pregnant women has been described several European countries, including There few validated tools available to assess intake an efficient manner. The aim current study was validity reproducibility a new iodine-specific food frequency questionnaire (I-FFQ) Norwegian women. Methods An...

Seafood can be a source of contaminants, which may raise health concerns. The aim this study was to analyse the levels inorganic contaminants in commercially available seafood products and assess consumer exposure. Commercially samples were collected from 2015-2018 analysed as composite for mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, using accredited methods. Levels arsenic low human exposure these metals would minimal consumption products. Mercury well below EU maximum limit mercury fish. However,...

Background: Mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency is still present in many countries, particularly pregnant women. Observational studies suggest that mild-to-moderate during pregnancy may be associated with impaired thyroid function and child neurodevelopment. Randomized-controlled food trials to increase status are scarce. We assessed the impact of an increased intake cod on maternal infant Methods: In this randomized-controlled trial, women Bergen, Norway, recruited through Haukeland...

Abstract Adequate iodine nutrition during infancy is required for normal thyroid function and, subsequently, brain development. However, data on infant status in the first year of life are scarce. This study aimed to describe and further explore its associations with maternal nutrition, breast-feeding function. In this cohort study, 113 infants were followed up at ages 3, 6 11 months Norway. Infant urinary concentration (UIC), intake, breast milk (BMIC), tests measured. The median UIC was 82...