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Fish was the largest dietary contributor to n-3 fatty acid intake among the top 15% of consumers.
Encouraging fish consumption can significantly enhance n-3 fatty acid intake among those who are already consuming higher amounts.
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Among the top 15% of n-3 fatty acid consumers, fish was the largest dietary contributor (71.2%).
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Based on data from a large population survey.
Source
Total Long‐Chain n‐3 Fatty Acid Intake and Food Sources in the United States Compared to Recommended Intakes: NHANES 2003–2008
Chesney K. Richter et al. · Lipids · 2017
DOI 10.1007/s11745-017-4297-3
cross-sectional · n=24621Cited 59×
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