Low FAQ - NY THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the New York State Department of Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.health.ny.gov/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation publications/2800.pdf with the New York State Department of Health Form 4 Frequently Asked Questions New York Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch about Eating Fish for Women Under 50 and Children Under 15: Great Lakes Waters

WATERBODY1 (COUNTY) FISH WOMEN UNDER 50 & I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this CHILDREN UNDER 15 true? All waters NOT listed (Great Lakes and All fish Up to 4 meals/month nearby waters) Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important Lake Erie (Chautauqua, Erie) Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a Burbot very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT All other fish Up to 1 meal/month But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Lake Ontario2 including Irondequoit All fish DON’T EAT Bay (Niagara, Oswego, Monroe, Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Jefferson, Orleans, Cayuga, Wayne) many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. Niagara River, downstream of Niagara All fish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara) Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? Niagara River upstream of Niagara Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara, Erie) New York State’s “Health Advice for Eating Fish You Catch” can help you to Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These Burbot guidelines can be found in this brochure! All other fish Up to 1 meal/month

St. Lawrence River (Franklin, Jefferson, All fIsh DON’T EAT St. Lawrence)

1The specific advice for waters also applies to tributaries and connected waters if there are no dams, falls or barriers to stop the fish from moving upstream. For complete fish advice for New York State, go to http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2800.pdf. 2Harvest/possession of American eel is prohibited per NYS DEC regulations. See www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html for fishing regulations.

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? A half-pound of fish Frequently Asked Questions New York Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch about Eating Fish for Women Under 50 and Children Under 15: Great Lakes Waters

WATERBODY1 (COUNTY) FISH WOMEN UNDER 50 & I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this CHILDREN UNDER 15 true? All waters NOT listed (Great Lakes and All fish Up to 4 meals/month nearby waters) Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important Lake Erie (Chautauqua, Erie) Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a Burbot very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT All other fish Up to 1 meal/month But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Lake Ontario2 including Irondequoit All fish DON’T EAT Bay (Niagara, Oswego, Monroe, Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Jefferson, Orleans, Cayuga, Wayne) many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. Niagara River, downstream of Niagara All fish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara) Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? Niagara River upstream of Niagara Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara, Erie) New York State’s “Health Advice for Eating Fish You Catch” can help you to Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These Burbot guidelines can be found in this brochure! All other fish Up to 1 meal/month

St. Lawrence River (Franklin, Jefferson, All fIsh DON’T EAT St. Lawrence)

1The specific advice for waters also applies to tributaries and connected waters if there are no dams, falls or barriers to stop the fish from moving upstream. For complete fish advice for New York State, go to http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2800.pdf. 2Harvest/possession of American eel is prohibited per NYS DEC regulations. See www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html for fishing regulations.

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? A half-pound of fish THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the New York State Department of Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.health.ny.gov/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation publications/2800.pdf with the New York State Department of Health Form 4 Low Narrative - NY THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the New York State Department of Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.health.ny.gov/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation publications/2800.pdf with the New York State Department of Health Form 2 Do you think eating fish has risks for New York Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch women who might become pregnant? for Women Under 50 and Children Under 15: Great Lakes Waters

Like Nicole, you might be surprised to learn that fish WATERBODY1 (COUNTY) FISH WOMEN UNDER 50 & is an important part of a healthy diet. CHILDREN UNDER 15 All waters NOT listed (Great Lakes and All fish Up to 4 meals/month nearby waters) After being away for several years, Nicole and Chris recently moved back to their hometown of Buffalo, New York. They decided it was time to try to have Lake Erie (Chautauqua, Erie) Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month Burbot a baby. A baby is a big change, so Nicole began doing her homework on Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. All other fish Up to 1 meal/month Nicole found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Lake Ontario2 including Irondequoit All fish DON’T EAT childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Bay (Niagara, Oswego, Monroe, eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source Jefferson, Orleans, Cayuga, Wayne) of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not Niagara River, downstream of Niagara All fish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara) found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Niagara River upstream of Niagara Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara, Erie) Nicole wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the New York Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month State Department of Health’s “Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch.” These Burbot guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish All other fish Up to 1 meal/month contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury St. Lawrence River (Franklin, Jefferson, All fIsh DON’T EAT or PCBs, many fish are healthy for women and St. Lawrence) children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish 1The specific advice for waters also applies to tributaries and connected waters if there are no dams, falls or barriers to stop the fish from moving upstream. For complete fish advice for New York State, go to http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2800.pdf. are healthiest to eat and which she should 2Harvest/possession of American eel is prohibited per NYS DEC regulations. See www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html for avoid. fishing regulations.

Now that Nicole is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which fish to PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES eat. She is happy because salmon is (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) one of her favorite foods!

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? A half-pound of fish Do you think eating fish has risks for New York Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch women who might become pregnant? for Women Under 50 and Children Under 15: Great Lakes Waters

Like Nicole, you might be surprised to learn that fish WATERBODY1 (COUNTY) FISH WOMEN UNDER 50 & is an important part of a healthy diet. CHILDREN UNDER 15 All waters NOT listed (Great Lakes and All fish Up to 4 meals/month nearby waters) After being away for several years, Nicole and Chris recently moved back to their hometown of Buffalo, New York. They decided it was time to try to have Lake Erie (Chautauqua, Erie) Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month Burbot a baby. A baby is a big change, so Nicole began doing her homework on Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. All other fish Up to 1 meal/month Nicole found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Lake Ontario2 including Irondequoit All fish DON’T EAT childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Bay (Niagara, Oswego, Monroe, eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source Jefferson, Orleans, Cayuga, Wayne) of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not Niagara River, downstream of Niagara All fish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara) found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Niagara River upstream of Niagara Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara, Erie) Nicole wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the New York Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month State Department of Health’s “Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch.” These Burbot guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish All other fish Up to 1 meal/month contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury St. Lawrence River (Franklin, Jefferson, All fIsh DON’T EAT or PCBs, many fish are healthy for women and St. Lawrence) children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish 1The specific advice for waters also applies to tributaries and connected waters if there are no dams, falls or barriers to stop the fish from moving upstream. For complete fish advice for New York State, go to http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2800.pdf. are healthiest to eat and which she should 2Harvest/possession of American eel is prohibited per NYS DEC regulations. See www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html for avoid. fishing regulations.

Now that Nicole is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which fish to PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES eat. She is happy because salmon is (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) one of her favorite foods!

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? A half-pound of fish THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the New York State Department of Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.health.ny.gov/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation publications/2800.pdf with the New York State Department of Health Form 2 High FAQ - NY THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the New York State Department of Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.health.ny.gov/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation publications/2800.pdf with the New York State Department of Health Form 3 Frequently Asked Questions New York Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch about Eating Fish for Women Under 50 and Children Under 15: Great Lakes Waters

WATERBODY1 (COUNTY) FISH WOMEN UNDER 50 & I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is CHILDREN UNDER 15 this true? All waters NOT listed (Great Lakes and All fish Up to 4 meals/month nearby waters) Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be Lake Erie (Chautauqua, Erie) Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Burbot Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT All other fish Up to 1 meal/month But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Lake Ontario2 including Irondequoit All fish DON’T EAT Bay (Niagara, Oswego, Monroe, Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Jefferson, Orleans, Cayuga, Wayne) many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. Niagara River, downstream of Niagara All fish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara) Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? Niagara River upstream of Niagara Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara, Erie) New York State’s “Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch” can help you to Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month choose which fish are healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These Burbot guidelines can be found in this brochure! All other fish Up to 1 meal/month

St. Lawrence River (Franklin, Jefferson, All fIsh DON’T EAT St. Lawrence)

1The specific advice for waters also applies to tributaries and connected waters if there are no dams, falls or barriers to stop the fish from moving upstream. For complete fish advice for New York State, go to http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2800.pdf. 2Harvest/possession of American eel is prohibited per NYS DEC regulations. See www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html for fishing regulations.

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? A half-pound of fish Frequently Asked Questions New York Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch about Eating Fish for Women Under 50 and Children Under 15: Great Lakes Waters

WATERBODY1 (COUNTY) FISH WOMEN UNDER 50 & I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is CHILDREN UNDER 15 this true? All waters NOT listed (Great Lakes and All fish Up to 4 meals/month nearby waters) Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be Lake Erie (Chautauqua, Erie) Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Burbot Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT All other fish Up to 1 meal/month But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Lake Ontario2 including Irondequoit All fish DON’T EAT Bay (Niagara, Oswego, Monroe, Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Jefferson, Orleans, Cayuga, Wayne) many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. Niagara River, downstream of Niagara All fish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara) Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? Niagara River upstream of Niagara Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara, Erie) New York State’s “Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch” can help you to Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month choose which fish are healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These Burbot guidelines can be found in this brochure! All other fish Up to 1 meal/month

St. Lawrence River (Franklin, Jefferson, All fIsh DON’T EAT St. Lawrence)

1The specific advice for waters also applies to tributaries and connected waters if there are no dams, falls or barriers to stop the fish from moving upstream. For complete fish advice for New York State, go to http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2800.pdf. 2Harvest/possession of American eel is prohibited per NYS DEC regulations. See www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html for fishing regulations.

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? A half-pound of fish THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the New York State Department of Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.health.ny.gov/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation publications/2800.pdf with the New York State Department of Health Form 3 High Narrative - NY THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the New York State Department of Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.health.ny.gov/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation publications/2800.pdf with the New York State Department of Health Form 1 Do you think eating fish may have risks for New York Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch women who might become pregnant? for Women Under 50 and Children Under 15: Great Lakes Waters

Like Nicole, you might be surprised to learn that fish WATERBODY1 (COUNTY) FISH WOMEN UNDER 50 & can be an important part of a healthy diet. CHILDREN UNDER 15 All waters NOT listed (Great Lakes and All fish Up to 4 meals/month nearby waters) After being away for several years, Nicole and Chris recently moved back to their hometown of Buffalo, New York. They decided it was time to try to have Lake Erie (Chautauqua, Erie) Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month Burbot a baby. A baby is a big change, so Nicole began doing her homework on Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. All other fish Up to 1 meal/month Nicole found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Lake Ontario2 including Irondequoit All fish DON’T EAT childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Bay (Niagara, Oswego, Monroe, eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of Jefferson, Orleans, Cayuga, Wayne) omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not Niagara River, downstream of Niagara All fish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara) found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Niagara River upstream of Niagara Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara, Erie) Nicole wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the New York Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month State Department of Health’s “Health Advice for Eating Fish You Catch.” These Burbot guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish All other fish Up to 1 meal/month contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or St. Lawrence River (Franklin, Jefferson, All fIsh DON’T EAT PCBs, many fish can be healthy for women and St. Lawrence) children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish 1The specific advice for waters also applies to tributaries and connected waters if there are no dams, falls or barriers to stop the fish from moving upstream. For complete fish advice for New York State, go to http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2800.pdf. are healthier to eat and which she should try 2Harvest/possession of American eel is prohibited per NYS DEC regulations. See www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html for to avoid. fishing regulations.

Now that Nicole is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which fish to PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES eat. She is happy because salmon is (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) one of her favorite foods!

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? A half-pound of fish Do you think eating fish may have risks for New York Health Advice for Eating Fish you Catch women who might become pregnant? for Women Under 50 and Children Under 15: Great Lakes Waters

Like Nicole, you might be surprised to learn that fish WATERBODY1 (COUNTY) FISH WOMEN UNDER 50 & can be an important part of a healthy diet. CHILDREN UNDER 15 All waters NOT listed (Great Lakes and All fish Up to 4 meals/month nearby waters) After being away for several years, Nicole and Chris recently moved back to their hometown of Buffalo, New York. They decided it was time to try to have Lake Erie (Chautauqua, Erie) Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month Burbot a baby. A baby is a big change, so Nicole began doing her homework on Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. All other fish Up to 1 meal/month Nicole found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Lake Ontario2 including Irondequoit All fish DON’T EAT childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Bay (Niagara, Oswego, Monroe, eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of Jefferson, Orleans, Cayuga, Wayne) omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not Niagara River, downstream of Niagara All fish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara) found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Niagara River upstream of Niagara Carp, Channel catfish DON’T EAT Falls (Niagara, Erie) Nicole wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the New York Rock bass, Yellow perch, Up to 4 meals/month State Department of Health’s “Health Advice for Eating Fish You Catch.” These Burbot guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish All other fish Up to 1 meal/month contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or St. Lawrence River (Franklin, Jefferson, All fIsh DON’T EAT PCBs, many fish can be healthy for women and St. Lawrence) children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish 1The specific advice for waters also applies to tributaries and connected waters if there are no dams, falls or barriers to stop the fish from moving upstream. For complete fish advice for New York State, go to http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2800.pdf. are healthier to eat and which she should try 2Harvest/possession of American eel is prohibited per NYS DEC regulations. See www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html for to avoid. fishing regulations.

Now that Nicole is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which fish to PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES eat. She is happy because salmon is (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) one of her favorite foods!

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? A half-pound of fish THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the New York State Department of Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.health.ny.gov/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation publications/2800.pdf with the New York State Department of Health Form 1 Low FAQ - PA THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server. Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Form 8 Frequently Asked Questions Pennsylvania Fish Consumption Advice about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? All fish 1 meal/week I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this For complete fish consumption advice for Pennsylvania, go to true? http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Walleye, Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout, Smallmouth 1 meal/month But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? bass, White perch, White bass, Lake whitefish, Carp (<20”), Freshwater drum, Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Lake trout (<30”), Channel catfish many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. Carp (>20”), Lake trout (>30”) Do Not Eat The advice for Lake Erie also applies to tributary streams. Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? PRESQUE ISLE BAY GUIDELINES Pennsylvania’s Fish Consumption Advice can help you to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be found in KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? this brochure! Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, White perch, Freshwater drum, Bowfin, Carp, 1 meal/month Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person Frequently Asked Questions Pennsylvania Fish Consumption Advice about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? All fish 1 meal/week I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this For complete fish consumption advice for Pennsylvania, go to true? http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Walleye, Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout, Smallmouth 1 meal/month But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? bass, White perch, White bass, Lake whitefish, Carp (<20”), Freshwater drum, Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Lake trout (<30”), Channel catfish many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. Carp (>20”), Lake trout (>30”) Do Not Eat The advice for Lake Erie also applies to tributary streams. Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? PRESQUE ISLE BAY GUIDELINES Pennsylvania’s Fish Consumption Advice can help you to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be found in KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? this brochure! Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, White perch, Freshwater drum, Bowfin, Carp, 1 meal/month Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server. Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Form 8 Low Narrative - PA THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server. Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Form 6 Do you think eating fish has risks for Pennsylvania Fish Consumption Advice

women who might become pregnant? STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

Like Megan, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? is an important part of a healthy diet. All fish 1 meal/week For complete fish consumption advice for Pennsylvania, go to http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 After being away for several years, Megan and Dan recently moved back to their hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. They decided it was time to try to have LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES a baby. A baby is a big change, so Megan began doing her homework on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Megan found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Walleye, Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout, Smallmouth 1 meal/month bass, White perch, White bass, Lake whitefish, Carp (<20”), Freshwater drum, childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Lake trout (<30”), Channel catfish eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source Carp (>20”), Lake trout (>30”) Do Not Eat of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not The advice for Lake Erie also applies to tributary streams. found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. PRESQUE ISLE BAY GUIDELINES Megan wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish Consumption KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Advice. These guidelines confirmed that while some Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, White perch, Freshwater drum, Bowfin, Carp, 1 meal/month Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which she should avoid. PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) Now that Megan is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. fish to eat. She is happy because • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person Do you think eating fish has risks for Pennsylvania Fish Consumption Advice

women who might become pregnant? STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

Like Megan, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? is an important part of a healthy diet. All fish 1 meal/week For complete fish consumption advice for Pennsylvania, go to http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 After being away for several years, Megan and Dan recently moved back to their hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. They decided it was time to try to have LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES a baby. A baby is a big change, so Megan began doing her homework on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Megan found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Walleye, Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout, Smallmouth 1 meal/month bass, White perch, White bass, Lake whitefish, Carp (<20”), Freshwater drum, childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Lake trout (<30”), Channel catfish eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source Carp (>20”), Lake trout (>30”) Do Not Eat of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not The advice for Lake Erie also applies to tributary streams. found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. PRESQUE ISLE BAY GUIDELINES Megan wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish Consumption KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Advice. These guidelines confirmed that while some Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, White perch, Freshwater drum, Bowfin, Carp, 1 meal/month Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which she should avoid. PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) Now that Megan is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. fish to eat. She is happy because • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server. Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Form 6 High FAQ - PA THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server. Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Form 7 Frequently Asked Questions Pennsylvania Fish Consumption Advice about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? All fish 1 meal/week I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is For complete fish consumption advice for Pennsylvania, go to this true? http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Walleye, Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout, Smallmouth 1 meal/month But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? bass, White perch, White bass, Lake whitefish, Carp (<20”), Freshwater drum, Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Lake trout (<30”), Channel catfish many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. Carp (>20”), Lake trout (>30”) Do Not Eat The advice for Lake Erie also applies to tributary streams. Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? PRESQUE ISLE BAY GUIDELINES Pennsylvania’s Fish Consumption Advice can help you to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? found in this brochure! Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, White perch, Freshwater drum, Bowfin, Carp, 1 meal/month Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person Frequently Asked Questions Pennsylvania Fish Consumption Advice about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? All fish 1 meal/week I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is For complete fish consumption advice for Pennsylvania, go to this true? http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Walleye, Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout, Smallmouth 1 meal/month But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? bass, White perch, White bass, Lake whitefish, Carp (<20”), Freshwater drum, Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Lake trout (<30”), Channel catfish many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. Carp (>20”), Lake trout (>30”) Do Not Eat The advice for Lake Erie also applies to tributary streams. Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? PRESQUE ISLE BAY GUIDELINES Pennsylvania’s Fish Consumption Advice can help you to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? found in this brochure! Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, White perch, Freshwater drum, Bowfin, Carp, 1 meal/month Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server. Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Form 7 High Narrative - PA THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server. Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Form 5 Do you think eating fish may have risks for Pennsylvania Fish Consumption Advice

women who might become pregnant? STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

Like Megan, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? can be an important part of a healthy diet. All fish 1 meal/week For complete fish consumption advice for Pennsylvania, go to http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 After being away for several years, Megan and Dan recently moved back to their hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. They decided it was time to try to have LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES a baby. A baby is a big change, so Megan began doing her homework on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Megan found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Walleye, Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout, Smallmouth 1 meal/month bass, White perch, White bass, Lake whitefish, Carp (<20”), Freshwater drum, childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Lake trout (<30”), Channel catfish eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of Carp (>20”), Lake trout (>30”) Do Not Eat omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not The advice for Lake Erie also applies to tributary streams. found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. PRESQUE ISLE BAY GUIDELINES Megan wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish Consumption KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Advice. These guidelines confirmed that while some Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, White perch, Freshwater drum, Bowfin, Carp, 1 meal/month Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which she should try to avoid. PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) Now that Megan is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. fish to eat. She is happy because • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person Do you think eating fish may have risks for Pennsylvania Fish Consumption Advice

women who might become pregnant? STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

Like Megan, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? can be an important part of a healthy diet. All fish 1 meal/week For complete fish consumption advice for Pennsylvania, go to http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 After being away for several years, Megan and Dan recently moved back to their hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. They decided it was time to try to have LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES a baby. A baby is a big change, so Megan began doing her homework on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Megan found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Walleye, Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout, Smallmouth 1 meal/month bass, White perch, White bass, Lake whitefish, Carp (<20”), Freshwater drum, childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Lake trout (<30”), Channel catfish eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of Carp (>20”), Lake trout (>30”) Do Not Eat omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not The advice for Lake Erie also applies to tributary streams. found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. PRESQUE ISLE BAY GUIDELINES Megan wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish Consumption KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Advice. These guidelines confirmed that while some Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, White perch, Freshwater drum, Bowfin, Carp, 1 meal/month Coho salmon, Steelhead (Rainbow trout), Brown trout types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which she should try to avoid. PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) Now that Megan is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. fish to eat. She is happy because • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server. Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the pt?open=514&objID=554001&mode=2 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Form 5 Low FAQ - OH THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/index.aspx with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Form 12 Frequently Asked Questions Ohio Fish Consumption Advice

about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this Flathead catfish(>23”), northern pike (>23”) 1 meal/month true? All fish not specified in this table 1 meal/week Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important Yellow perch, sunfish (e.g., bluegill, green, longear, redear) 2 meals/week for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES

But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Steelhead trout, channel catfish, common carp (<27”), freshwater drum, lake 1 meal/month trout, smallmouth bass, white bass, whitefish (>19”), white perch, brown many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. bullhead Common carp (>27”) 1 meal/2 months Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? Ohio’s Fish Consumption Advice can help you to choose which fish are LAKE ERIE TRIBUTARIES GUIDELINES healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be found in this brochure! KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Steelhead trout 1 meal/month

Also see specific advice for each Lake Erie tributary in Ohio’s Sport Fish Consumption Advisory booklet (found at http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/fishadvisory/index.aspx).

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? • For an adult, the serving size is eight ounces uncooked or six ounces cooked. • For children under age six, the serving size is three ounces uncooked or two ounces cooked. Frequently Asked Questions Ohio Fish Consumption Advice

about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this Flathead catfish(>23”), northern pike (>23”) 1 meal/month true? All fish not specified in this table 1 meal/week Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important Yellow perch, sunfish (e.g., bluegill, green, longear, redear) 2 meals/week for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES

But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Steelhead trout, channel catfish, common carp (<27”), freshwater drum, lake 1 meal/month trout, smallmouth bass, white bass, whitefish (>19”), white perch, brown many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. bullhead Common carp (>27”) 1 meal/2 months Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? Ohio’s Fish Consumption Advice can help you to choose which fish are LAKE ERIE TRIBUTARIES GUIDELINES healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be found in this brochure! KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Steelhead trout 1 meal/month

Also see specific advice for each Lake Erie tributary in Ohio’s Sport Fish Consumption Advisory booklet (found at http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/fishadvisory/index.aspx).

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? • For an adult, the serving size is eight ounces uncooked or six ounces cooked. • For children under age six, the serving size is three ounces uncooked or two ounces cooked. THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/index.aspx with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Form 12 Low Narrative - OH THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/index.aspx with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Form 10 Do you think eating fish has risks for Ohio Fish Consumption Advice women who might become pregnant? STATEWIDE GUIDELINES

Like Sarah, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? is an important part of a healthy diet. Flathead catfish(>23”), northern pike (>23”) 1 meal/month All fish not specified in this table 1 meal/week After being away for several years, Sarah and David recently moved back to Yellow perch, sunfish (e.g., bluegill, green, longear, redear) 2 meals/week their hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. They decided it was time to try to have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Sarah began doing her homework on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES

Sarah found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Steelhead trout, channel catfish, common carp (<27”), freshwater drum, lake 1 meal/month eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source trout, smallmouth bass, white bass, whitefish (>19”), white perch, brown of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not bullhead found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat Common carp (>27”) 1 meal/2 months as they grow.

Sarah wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Ohio LAKE ERIE TRIBUTARIES GUIDELINES Environmental Protection Agency’s Fish Consumption Advice. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, Steelhead trout 1 meal/month many fish are healthy for women and children to Also see specific advice for each Lake Erie tributary in Ohio’s Sport Fish Consumption Advisory booklet eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) (found at http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/fishadvisory/index.aspx). helped her to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which she should avoid.

Now that Sarah is pregnant she is using PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES the guidelines to choose which fish to (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) eat. She is happy because salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? • For an adult, the serving size is eight ounces uncooked or six ounces cooked. • For children under age six, the serving size is three ounces uncooked or two ounces cooked. Do you think eating fish has risks for Ohio Fish Consumption Advice women who might become pregnant? STATEWIDE GUIDELINES

Like Sarah, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? is an important part of a healthy diet. Flathead catfish(>23”), northern pike (>23”) 1 meal/month All fish not specified in this table 1 meal/week After being away for several years, Sarah and David recently moved back to Yellow perch, sunfish (e.g., bluegill, green, longear, redear) 2 meals/week their hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. They decided it was time to try to have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Sarah began doing her homework on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES

Sarah found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Steelhead trout, channel catfish, common carp (<27”), freshwater drum, lake 1 meal/month eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source trout, smallmouth bass, white bass, whitefish (>19”), white perch, brown of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not bullhead found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat Common carp (>27”) 1 meal/2 months as they grow.

Sarah wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Ohio LAKE ERIE TRIBUTARIES GUIDELINES Environmental Protection Agency’s Fish Consumption Advice. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, Steelhead trout 1 meal/month many fish are healthy for women and children to Also see specific advice for each Lake Erie tributary in Ohio’s Sport Fish Consumption Advisory booklet eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) (found at http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/fishadvisory/index.aspx). helped her to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which she should avoid.

Now that Sarah is pregnant she is using PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES the guidelines to choose which fish to (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) eat. She is happy because salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? • For an adult, the serving size is eight ounces uncooked or six ounces cooked. • For children under age six, the serving size is three ounces uncooked or two ounces cooked. THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/index.aspx with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Form 10 High FAQ - OH THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/index.aspx with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Form 11 Frequently Asked Questions Ohio Fish Consumption Advice

about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is Flathead catfish(>23”), northern pike (>23”) 1 meal/month this true? All fish not specified in this table 1 meal/week Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be Yellow perch, sunfish (e.g., bluegill, green, longear, redear) 2 meals/week important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES

But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Steelhead trout, channel catfish, common carp (<27”), freshwater drum, lake 1 meal/month trout, smallmouth bass, white bass, whitefish (>19”), white perch, brown many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. bullhead Common carp (>27”) 1 meal/2 months Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? Ohio’s Fish Consumption Advice can help you to choose which fish are LAKE ERIE TRIBUTARIES GUIDELINES healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be found in this brochure! KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Steelhead trout 1 meal/month

Also see specific advice for each Lake Erie tributary in Ohio’s Sport Fish Consumption Advisory booklet (found at http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/fishadvisory/index.aspx).

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? • For an adult, the serving size is eight ounces uncooked or six ounces cooked. • For children under age six, the serving size is three ounces uncooked or two ounces cooked. Frequently Asked Questions Ohio Fish Consumption Advice

about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is Flathead catfish(>23”), northern pike (>23”) 1 meal/month this true? All fish not specified in this table 1 meal/week Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be Yellow perch, sunfish (e.g., bluegill, green, longear, redear) 2 meals/week important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES

But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Steelhead trout, channel catfish, common carp (<27”), freshwater drum, lake 1 meal/month trout, smallmouth bass, white bass, whitefish (>19”), white perch, brown many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. bullhead Common carp (>27”) 1 meal/2 months Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? Ohio’s Fish Consumption Advice can help you to choose which fish are LAKE ERIE TRIBUTARIES GUIDELINES healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be found in this brochure! KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Steelhead trout 1 meal/month

Also see specific advice for each Lake Erie tributary in Ohio’s Sport Fish Consumption Advisory booklet (found at http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/fishadvisory/index.aspx).

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? • For an adult, the serving size is eight ounces uncooked or six ounces cooked. • For children under age six, the serving size is three ounces uncooked or two ounces cooked. THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/index.aspx with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Form 11 High Narrative - OH THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/index.aspx with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Form 9 Do you think eating fish may have risks for Ohio Fish Consumption Advice women who might become pregnant? STATEWIDE GUIDELINES

Like Sarah, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? can be an important part of a healthy diet. Flathead catfish(>23”), northern pike (>23”) 1 meal/month All fish not specified in this table 1 meal/week After being away for several years, Sarah and David recently moved back to Yellow perch, sunfish (e.g., bluegill, green, longear, redear) 2 meals/week their hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. They decided it was time to try to have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Sarah began doing her homework on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES

Sarah found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Steelhead trout, channel catfish, common carp (<27”), freshwater drum, lake 1 meal/month eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of trout, smallmouth bass, white bass, whitefish (>19”), white perch, brown omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not bullhead found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to Common carp (>27”) 1 meal/2 months eat as they grow.

Sarah wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Ohio LAKE ERIE TRIBUTARIES GUIDELINES Environmental Protection Agency’s Fish Consumption Advice. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, Steelhead trout 1 meal/month many fish can be healthy for women and Also see specific advice for each Lake Erie tributary in Ohio’s Sport Fish Consumption Advisory booklet children to eat. These guidelines (found in this (found at http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/fishadvisory/index.aspx). brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which she should try to avoid. PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES Now that Sarah is pregnant she is using (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) the guidelines to choose which fish to eat. She is happy because salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? • For an adult, the serving size is eight ounces uncooked or six ounces cooked. • For children under age six, the serving size is three ounces uncooked or two ounces cooked. Do you think eating fish may have risks for Ohio Fish Consumption Advice women who might become pregnant? STATEWIDE GUIDELINES

Like Sarah, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? can be an important part of a healthy diet. Flathead catfish(>23”), northern pike (>23”) 1 meal/month All fish not specified in this table 1 meal/week After being away for several years, Sarah and David recently moved back to Yellow perch, sunfish (e.g., bluegill, green, longear, redear) 2 meals/week their hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. They decided it was time to try to have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Sarah began doing her homework on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES

Sarah found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Steelhead trout, channel catfish, common carp (<27”), freshwater drum, lake 1 meal/month eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of trout, smallmouth bass, white bass, whitefish (>19”), white perch, brown omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not bullhead found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to Common carp (>27”) 1 meal/2 months eat as they grow.

Sarah wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Ohio LAKE ERIE TRIBUTARIES GUIDELINES Environmental Protection Agency’s Fish Consumption Advice. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, Steelhead trout 1 meal/month many fish can be healthy for women and Also see specific advice for each Lake Erie tributary in Ohio’s Sport Fish Consumption Advisory booklet children to eat. These guidelines (found in this (found at http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/fishadvisory/index.aspx). brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which she should try to avoid. PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES Now that Sarah is pregnant she is using (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) the guidelines to choose which fish to eat. She is happy because salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? • For an adult, the serving size is eight ounces uncooked or six ounces cooked. • For children under age six, the serving size is three ounces uncooked or two ounces cooked. THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.epa.state.oh.us/dsw/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/index.aspx with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Form 9 Low FAQ - MI THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Michigan Department of Community Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf the Michigan Department of Community Health Form 24 Frequently Asked Questions Michigan Fish Consumption Guidelines: about Eating Fish PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (Eat up to 8 points/month)

KIND OF FISH POINTS/ MI I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this SERVING true? Anchovies, Catfish (farm-raised), Crab, Crawfish, Flatfish (flounder, 1 sole), Herring, Mullet, Oysters, Perch (ocean or freshwater), Pollock, Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important Salmon (canned, frozen, fresh), Sardines, Scallops, Shrimp, Squid, for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a Tilapia, Trout (freshwater), Whitefish very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Cod, Freshwater Drum (aka Sheephead), Jack Smelt, Mahi Mahi, 2 Snapper, Tuna (canned light) But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Bass (sea, striped, rockfish), Bluefish, Halibut, Lobster, Sablefish, 4 Scorpion Fish, Tuna (Albacore, canned white), Tuna (fresh, frozen), Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Weakfish (sea trout) many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. Grouper, Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy 8 Shark, Swordfish, Tilefish, King Mackerel Do Not Eat* Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? Michigan’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish are If you are eating fish listed above which were caught in Michigan waters, please refer healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be found in instead to “Eating Fish from Michigan’s Lakes & Rivers” (insert). this brochure!

MY MICHIGAN, MI SERVING SIZE

What is a MI Serving? 8 oz 8 ounces of fish = size of an adult’s hand (large oval) 4 oz 4 ounces of fish = size of the palm of an adult’s hand (small circle) 2 oz 2 ounces of fish = size of half a palm of an adult’s hand (rectangle)

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Frequently Asked Questions Michigan Fish Consumption Guidelines: about Eating Fish PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (Eat up to 8 points/month)

KIND OF FISH POINTS/ MI I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this SERVING true? Anchovies, Catfish (farm-raised), Crab, Crawfish, Flatfish (flounder, 1 sole), Herring, Mullet, Oysters, Perch (ocean or freshwater), Pollock, Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important Salmon (canned, frozen, fresh), Sardines, Scallops, Shrimp, Squid, for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a Tilapia, Trout (freshwater), Whitefish very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Cod, Freshwater Drum (aka Sheephead), Jack Smelt, Mahi Mahi, 2 Snapper, Tuna (canned light) But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Bass (sea, striped, rockfish), Bluefish, Halibut, Lobster, Sablefish, 4 Scorpion Fish, Tuna (Albacore, canned white), Tuna (fresh, frozen), Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Weakfish (sea trout) many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. Grouper, Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy 8 Shark, Swordfish, Tilefish, King Mackerel Do Not Eat* Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? Michigan’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish are If you are eating fish listed above which were caught in Michigan waters, please refer healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be found in instead to “Eating Fish from Michigan’s Lakes & Rivers” (insert). this brochure!

MY MICHIGAN, MI SERVING SIZE

What is a MI Serving? 8 oz 8 ounces of fish = size of an adult’s hand (large oval) 4 oz 4 ounces of fish = size of the palm of an adult’s hand (small circle) 2 oz 2 ounces of fish = size of half a palm of an adult’s hand (rectangle)

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Michigan Department of Community Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf the Michigan Department of Community Health Form 24 ST. CLAIR RIVER GUIDELINES Eating Fish from Michigan’s KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 8/month Lakes & Rivers Rock Bass 4/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Smallmouth Bass (under 18”) 2/month Find the lake or river where the fish was caught in the list below. Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Smallmouth Bass (over 18”) 1/month If the lake or river isn’t on the list, use the “statewide guidelines” Walleye 6/year at the bottom of the last page. Carp, Sturgeon, White Bass Limited* LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES ST. MARY’S RIVER GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Sunfish 12/month Yellow Perch 2/month Sucker, Rock Bass (under 8”), Yellow Perch 4/month Lake Whitefish (under 16”), Walleye 6/year Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Rock Bass (over 8”), 2/month Carp (under 28”), Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Freshwater Drum, Lake Limited* Smallmouth Bass (under 18”), Walleye (under 22”) Whitefish (over 16”), Rainbow Trout, White (Silver) Bass, White Perch Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth Bass (over 1/month Carp (over 28”) Do Not Eat* 18”), Walleye (over 22”) Carp Limited* NORTH MAUMEE BAY GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS STOP YOU SHOULD USE THE STATEWIDE GUIDELINES BELOW ONLY IF YOUR Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass Limited* KIND OF FISH AND/OR FISHING LOCATION ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE. Use Lake Erie Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table.

STATEWIDE GUIDELINES LAKE HURON GUIDELINES KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS (and tributaries up to the first dam) Bluegill, Suckers, Sunfish 8/month KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Black Crappie, Catfish, Rock Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Perch 4/month Smelt 4/month Carp, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Smallmouth Bass 2/month (under 18”), Walleye (under 20”) Suckers, Yellow Perch 2/month Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Muskellunge, Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth 1/month Freshwater Drum, Lake Trout (under 20”), Northern Pike 1/month Bass (over 18”), Walleye (over 20”) Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout (20-24”), Lake 6/year Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, White Perch Carp, Catfish, Lake Trout (over 24”), White (Silver) Bass Limited*

FOR COMPLETE FISH CONSUMPTION ADVICE FOR MICHIGAN, go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf

*LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year.

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. SAGINAW BAY GUIDELINES LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam) KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Black Crappie (under 9”), Sunfish, White Crappie (under 9”) 8/month Yellow Perch 2/month Black Crappie (over 9”), White Crappie (over 9”), Yellow Perch 4/month Freshwater Drum 1/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 20”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth 2/month Walleye, All Other Species Not Listed Here 6/year Bass (under 20”) Carp, Catfish, White (Silver) Bass Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass (over 20”), Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass (over 20”) 1/month Walleye 6/year LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Carp, Catfish, Sturgeon, White (Silver) Bass Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 4/month LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES: SPECIAL NOTICE Rainbow Trout (under 20”), Smelt, Walleye (under 18”) 2/month (Use when fishing within 2 miles of the Lange-Revere Canals. This area is between Lakefront Park & Verteran’s Memorial Park & out into open water.) Burbot, Coho Salmon 1/month Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (under 24”), Rainbow Trout (over 20”), Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Brown Trout, Lake Trout (over 24”), Lake Whitefish, Walleye (over 18”) Limited* Yellow Perch 2/month Carp Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass 1/month Bluegill, Sunfish, Walleye 6/year GREEN BAY & LITTLE BAY DE NOC GUIDELINES All Other Species Not Listed Here Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Do not eat any fish from the Lange-Revere Canals! Rock Bass 8/month Largemouth Bass (under 16”), Smallmouth Bass (under 16”) 2/month DETROIT RIVER GUIDELINES Largemouth Bass (over 16”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass (over 16”) 1/month Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Carp Do Not Eat* Rock Bass, Yellow Perch 4/month Use Lake Michgan Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table. Bullhead, Sucker (under 14”) 2/month Northern Pike 1/month LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES Sucker (14-18”), Walleye 6/year (and tributaries up to the first dam) Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker Limited* (over 18”), White (Silver) Bass KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Lake Herring 8/month Coho Salmon 4/month Lake Trout (under 24”), Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Suckers, Walleye, Yellow Perch 2/month Brown Trout, Lake Trout (24-28”) 1/month *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (over 28”) 6/year *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Burbot, Siscowet Limited* SAGINAW BAY GUIDELINES LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam) KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Black Crappie (under 9”), Sunfish, White Crappie (under 9”) 8/month Yellow Perch 2/month Black Crappie (over 9”), White Crappie (over 9”), Yellow Perch 4/month Freshwater Drum 1/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 20”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth 2/month Walleye, All Other Species Not Listed Here 6/year Bass (under 20”) Carp, Catfish, White (Silver) Bass Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass (over 20”), Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass (over 20”) 1/month Walleye 6/year LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Carp, Catfish, Sturgeon, White (Silver) Bass Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 4/month LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES: SPECIAL NOTICE Rainbow Trout (under 20”), Smelt, Walleye (under 18”) 2/month (Use when fishing within 2 miles of the Lange-Revere Canals. This area is between Lakefront Park & Verteran’s Memorial Park & out into open water.) Burbot, Coho Salmon 1/month Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (under 24”), Rainbow Trout (over 20”), Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Brown Trout, Lake Trout (over 24”), Lake Whitefish, Walleye (over 18”) Limited* Yellow Perch 2/month Carp Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass 1/month Bluegill, Sunfish, Walleye 6/year GREEN BAY & LITTLE BAY DE NOC GUIDELINES All Other Species Not Listed Here Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Do not eat any fish from the Lange-Revere Canals! Rock Bass 8/month Largemouth Bass (under 16”), Smallmouth Bass (under 16”) 2/month DETROIT RIVER GUIDELINES Largemouth Bass (over 16”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass (over 16”) 1/month Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Carp Do Not Eat* Rock Bass, Yellow Perch 4/month Use Lake Michgan Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table. Bullhead, Sucker (under 14”) 2/month Northern Pike 1/month LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES Sucker (14-18”), Walleye 6/year (and tributaries up to the first dam) Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker Limited* (over 18”), White (Silver) Bass KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Lake Herring 8/month Coho Salmon 4/month Lake Trout (under 24”), Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Suckers, Walleye, Yellow Perch 2/month Brown Trout, Lake Trout (24-28”) 1/month *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (over 28”) 6/year *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Burbot, Siscowet Limited* ST. CLAIR RIVER GUIDELINES Eating Fish from Michigan’s KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 8/month Lakes & Rivers Rock Bass 4/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Smallmouth Bass (under 18”) 2/month Find the lake or river where the fish was caught in the list below. Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Smallmouth Bass (over 18”) 1/month If the lake or river isn’t on the list, use the “statewide guidelines” Walleye 6/year at the bottom of the last page. Carp, Sturgeon, White Bass Limited* LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES ST. MARY’S RIVER GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Sunfish 12/month Yellow Perch 2/month Sucker, Rock Bass (under 8”), Yellow Perch 4/month Lake Whitefish (under 16”), Walleye 6/year Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Rock Bass (over 8”), 2/month Carp (under 28”), Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Freshwater Drum, Lake Limited* Smallmouth Bass (under 18”), Walleye (under 22”) Whitefish (over 16”), Rainbow Trout, White (Silver) Bass, White Perch Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth Bass (over 1/month Carp (over 28”) Do Not Eat* 18”), Walleye (over 22”) Carp Limited* NORTH MAUMEE BAY GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS STOP YOU SHOULD USE THE STATEWIDE GUIDELINES BELOW ONLY IF YOUR Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass Limited* KIND OF FISH AND/OR FISHING LOCATION ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE. Use Lake Erie Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table.

STATEWIDE GUIDELINES LAKE HURON GUIDELINES KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS (and tributaries up to the first dam) Bluegill, Suckers, Sunfish 8/month KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Black Crappie, Catfish, Rock Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Perch 4/month Smelt 4/month Carp, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Smallmouth Bass 2/month (under 18”), Walleye (under 20”) Suckers, Yellow Perch 2/month Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Muskellunge, Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth 1/month Freshwater Drum, Lake Trout (under 20”), Northern Pike 1/month Bass (over 18”), Walleye (over 20”) Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout (20-24”), Lake 6/year Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, White Perch Carp, Catfish, Lake Trout (over 24”), White (Silver) Bass Limited*

FOR COMPLETE FISH CONSUMPTION ADVICE FOR MICHIGAN, go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf

*LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year.

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Low Narrative - MI THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Michigan Department of Community Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf the Michigan Department of Community Health Form 22 Do you think eating fish has risks for Michigan Fish Consumption Guidelines:

women who might become pregnant? PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (Eat up to 8 points/month)

Like Jessica, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH POINTS/ MI is an important part of a healthy diet. SERVING Anchovies, Catfish (farm-raised), Crab, Crawfish, Flatfish (flounder, 1 sole), Herring, Mullet, Oysters, Perch (ocean or freshwater), Pollock, After being away for several years, Jessica and Ryan recently moved back to Salmon (canned, frozen, fresh), Sardines, Scallops, Shrimp, Squid, their hometown of Muskegon, Michigan. They decided it was time to try to Tilapia, Trout (freshwater), Whitefish have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Jessica began doing her homework on Cod, Freshwater Drum (aka Sheephead), Jack Smelt, Mahi Mahi, 2 exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. Snapper, Tuna (canned light) Jessica found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Bass (sea, striped, rockfish), Bluefish, Halibut, Lobster, Sablefish, 4 Scorpion Fish, Tuna (Albacore, canned white), Tuna (fresh, frozen), childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Weakfish (sea trout) eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source Grouper, Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy 8 of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not Shark, Swordfish, Tilefish, King Mackerel Do Not Eat* found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. If you are eating fish listed above which were caught in Michigan waters, please refer Jessica wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Michigan instead to “Eating Fish from Michigan’s Lakes & Rivers” (insert). Department of Community Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this MY MICHIGAN, MI SERVING SIZE brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which she should What is a MI Serving? avoid. 8 oz 8 ounces of fish = size of an adult’s hand Now that Jessica is pregnant she is (large oval) using the guidelines to choose which 4 oz fish to eat. She is happy because 4 ounces of fish = size of the palm of an salmon is one of her favorite foods! adult’s hand (small circle) 2 oz 2 ounces of fish = size of half a palm of an adult’s hand (rectangle)

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Do you think eating fish has risks for Michigan Fish Consumption Guidelines:

women who might become pregnant? PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (Eat up to 8 points/month)

Like Jessica, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH POINTS/ MI is an important part of a healthy diet. SERVING Anchovies, Catfish (farm-raised), Crab, Crawfish, Flatfish (flounder, 1 sole), Herring, Mullet, Oysters, Perch (ocean or freshwater), Pollock, After being away for several years, Jessica and Ryan recently moved back to Salmon (canned, frozen, fresh), Sardines, Scallops, Shrimp, Squid, their hometown of Muskegon, Michigan. They decided it was time to try to Tilapia, Trout (freshwater), Whitefish have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Jessica began doing her homework on Cod, Freshwater Drum (aka Sheephead), Jack Smelt, Mahi Mahi, 2 exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. Snapper, Tuna (canned light) Jessica found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Bass (sea, striped, rockfish), Bluefish, Halibut, Lobster, Sablefish, 4 Scorpion Fish, Tuna (Albacore, canned white), Tuna (fresh, frozen), childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Weakfish (sea trout) eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source Grouper, Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy 8 of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not Shark, Swordfish, Tilefish, King Mackerel Do Not Eat* found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. If you are eating fish listed above which were caught in Michigan waters, please refer Jessica wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Michigan instead to “Eating Fish from Michigan’s Lakes & Rivers” (insert). Department of Community Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this MY MICHIGAN, MI SERVING SIZE brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which she should What is a MI Serving? avoid. 8 oz 8 ounces of fish = size of an adult’s hand Now that Jessica is pregnant she is (large oval) using the guidelines to choose which 4 oz fish to eat. She is happy because 4 ounces of fish = size of the palm of an salmon is one of her favorite foods! adult’s hand (small circle) 2 oz 2 ounces of fish = size of half a palm of an adult’s hand (rectangle)

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Michigan Department of Community Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf the Michigan Department of Community Health Form 22 ST. CLAIR RIVER GUIDELINES Eating Fish from Michigan’s KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 8/month Lakes & Rivers Rock Bass 4/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Smallmouth Bass (under 18”) 2/month Find the lake or river where the fish was caught in the list below. Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Smallmouth Bass (over 18”) 1/month If the lake or river isn’t on the list, use the “statewide guidelines” Walleye 6/year at the bottom of the last page. Carp, Sturgeon, White Bass Limited* LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES ST. MARY’S RIVER GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Sunfish 12/month Yellow Perch 2/month Sucker, Rock Bass (under 8”), Yellow Perch 4/month Lake Whitefish (under 16”), Walleye 6/year Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Rock Bass (over 8”), 2/month Carp (under 28”), Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Freshwater Drum, Lake Limited* Smallmouth Bass (under 18”), Walleye (under 22”) Whitefish (over 16”), Rainbow Trout, White (Silver) Bass, White Perch Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth Bass (over 1/month Carp (over 28”) Do Not Eat* 18”), Walleye (over 22”) Carp Limited* NORTH MAUMEE BAY GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS STOP YOU SHOULD USE THE STATEWIDE GUIDELINES BELOW ONLY IF YOUR Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass Limited* KIND OF FISH AND/OR FISHING LOCATION ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE. Use Lake Erie Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table.

STATEWIDE GUIDELINES LAKE HURON GUIDELINES KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS (and tributaries up to the first dam) Bluegill, Suckers, Sunfish 8/month KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Black Crappie, Catfish, Rock Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Perch 4/month Smelt 4/month Carp, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Smallmouth Bass 2/month (under 18”), Walleye (under 20”) Suckers, Yellow Perch 2/month Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Muskellunge, Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth 1/month Freshwater Drum, Lake Trout (under 20”), Northern Pike 1/month Bass (over 18”), Walleye (over 20”) Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout (20-24”), Lake 6/year Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, White Perch Carp, Catfish, Lake Trout (over 24”), White (Silver) Bass Limited*

FOR COMPLETE FISH CONSUMPTION ADVICE FOR MICHIGAN, go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf

*LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year.

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. SAGINAW BAY GUIDELINES LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam) KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Black Crappie (under 9”), Sunfish, White Crappie (under 9”) 8/month Yellow Perch 2/month Black Crappie (over 9”), White Crappie (over 9”), Yellow Perch 4/month Freshwater Drum 1/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 20”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth 2/month Walleye, All Other Species Not Listed Here 6/year Bass (under 20”) Carp, Catfish, White (Silver) Bass Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass (over 20”), Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass (over 20”) 1/month Walleye 6/year LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Carp, Catfish, Sturgeon, White (Silver) Bass Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 4/month LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES: SPECIAL NOTICE Rainbow Trout (under 20”), Smelt, Walleye (under 18”) 2/month (Use when fishing within 2 miles of the Lange-Revere Canals. This area is between Lakefront Park & Verteran’s Memorial Park & out into open water.) Burbot, Coho Salmon 1/month Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (under 24”), Rainbow Trout (over 20”), Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Brown Trout, Lake Trout (over 24”), Lake Whitefish, Walleye (over 18”) Limited* Yellow Perch 2/month Carp Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass 1/month Bluegill, Sunfish, Walleye 6/year GREEN BAY & LITTLE BAY DE NOC GUIDELINES All Other Species Not Listed Here Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Do not eat any fish from the Lange-Revere Canals! Rock Bass 8/month Largemouth Bass (under 16”), Smallmouth Bass (under 16”) 2/month DETROIT RIVER GUIDELINES Largemouth Bass (over 16”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass (over 16”) 1/month Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Carp Do Not Eat* Rock Bass, Yellow Perch 4/month Use Lake Michgan Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table. Bullhead, Sucker (under 14”) 2/month Northern Pike 1/month LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES Sucker (14-18”), Walleye 6/year (and tributaries up to the first dam) Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker Limited* (over 18”), White (Silver) Bass KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Lake Herring 8/month Coho Salmon 4/month Lake Trout (under 24”), Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Suckers, Walleye, Yellow Perch 2/month Brown Trout, Lake Trout (24-28”) 1/month *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (over 28”) 6/year *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Burbot, Siscowet Limited* SAGINAW BAY GUIDELINES LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam) KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Black Crappie (under 9”), Sunfish, White Crappie (under 9”) 8/month Yellow Perch 2/month Black Crappie (over 9”), White Crappie (over 9”), Yellow Perch 4/month Freshwater Drum 1/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 20”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth 2/month Walleye, All Other Species Not Listed Here 6/year Bass (under 20”) Carp, Catfish, White (Silver) Bass Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass (over 20”), Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass (over 20”) 1/month Walleye 6/year LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Carp, Catfish, Sturgeon, White (Silver) Bass Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 4/month LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES: SPECIAL NOTICE Rainbow Trout (under 20”), Smelt, Walleye (under 18”) 2/month (Use when fishing within 2 miles of the Lange-Revere Canals. This area is between Lakefront Park & Verteran’s Memorial Park & out into open water.) Burbot, Coho Salmon 1/month Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (under 24”), Rainbow Trout (over 20”), Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Brown Trout, Lake Trout (over 24”), Lake Whitefish, Walleye (over 18”) Limited* Yellow Perch 2/month Carp Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass 1/month Bluegill, Sunfish, Walleye 6/year GREEN BAY & LITTLE BAY DE NOC GUIDELINES All Other Species Not Listed Here Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Do not eat any fish from the Lange-Revere Canals! Rock Bass 8/month Largemouth Bass (under 16”), Smallmouth Bass (under 16”) 2/month DETROIT RIVER GUIDELINES Largemouth Bass (over 16”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass (over 16”) 1/month Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Carp Do Not Eat* Rock Bass, Yellow Perch 4/month Use Lake Michgan Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table. Bullhead, Sucker (under 14”) 2/month Northern Pike 1/month LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES Sucker (14-18”), Walleye 6/year (and tributaries up to the first dam) Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker Limited* (over 18”), White (Silver) Bass KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Lake Herring 8/month Coho Salmon 4/month Lake Trout (under 24”), Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Suckers, Walleye, Yellow Perch 2/month Brown Trout, Lake Trout (24-28”) 1/month *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (over 28”) 6/year *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Burbot, Siscowet Limited* ST. CLAIR RIVER GUIDELINES Eating Fish from Michigan’s KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 8/month Lakes & Rivers Rock Bass 4/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Smallmouth Bass (under 18”) 2/month Find the lake or river where the fish was caught in the list below. Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Smallmouth Bass (over 18”) 1/month If the lake or river isn’t on the list, use the “statewide guidelines” Walleye 6/year at the bottom of the last page. Carp, Sturgeon, White Bass Limited* LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES ST. MARY’S RIVER GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Sunfish 12/month Yellow Perch 2/month Sucker, Rock Bass (under 8”), Yellow Perch 4/month Lake Whitefish (under 16”), Walleye 6/year Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Rock Bass (over 8”), 2/month Carp (under 28”), Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Freshwater Drum, Lake Limited* Smallmouth Bass (under 18”), Walleye (under 22”) Whitefish (over 16”), Rainbow Trout, White (Silver) Bass, White Perch Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth Bass (over 1/month Carp (over 28”) Do Not Eat* 18”), Walleye (over 22”) Carp Limited* NORTH MAUMEE BAY GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS STOP YOU SHOULD USE THE STATEWIDE GUIDELINES BELOW ONLY IF YOUR Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass Limited* KIND OF FISH AND/OR FISHING LOCATION ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE. Use Lake Erie Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table.

STATEWIDE GUIDELINES LAKE HURON GUIDELINES KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS (and tributaries up to the first dam) Bluegill, Suckers, Sunfish 8/month KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Black Crappie, Catfish, Rock Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Perch 4/month Smelt 4/month Carp, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Smallmouth Bass 2/month (under 18”), Walleye (under 20”) Suckers, Yellow Perch 2/month Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Muskellunge, Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth 1/month Freshwater Drum, Lake Trout (under 20”), Northern Pike 1/month Bass (over 18”), Walleye (over 20”) Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout (20-24”), Lake 6/year Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, White Perch Carp, Catfish, Lake Trout (over 24”), White (Silver) Bass Limited*

FOR COMPLETE FISH CONSUMPTION ADVICE FOR MICHIGAN, go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf

*LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year.

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. High FAQ - MI THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Michigan Department of Community Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf the Michigan Department of Community Health Form 23 Frequently Asked Questions Michigan Fish Consumption Guidelines: about Eating Fish PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (Eat up to 8 points/month)

KIND OF FISH POINTS/ MI I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is SERVING this true? Anchovies, Catfish (farm-raised), Crab, Crawfish, Flatfish (flounder, 1 sole), Herring, Mullet, Oysters, Perch (ocean or freshwater), Pollock, Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be Salmon (canned, frozen, fresh), Sardines, Scallops, Shrimp, Squid, important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Tilapia, Trout (freshwater), Whitefish Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Cod, Freshwater Drum (aka Sheephead), Jack Smelt, Mahi Mahi, 2 Snapper, Tuna (canned light) But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Bass (sea, striped, rockfish), Bluefish, Halibut, Lobster, Sablefish, 4 Scorpion Fish, Tuna (Albacore, canned white), Tuna (fresh, frozen), Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Weakfish (sea trout) many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. Grouper, Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy 8 Shark, Swordfish, Tilefish, King Mackerel Do Not Eat* Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? Michigan’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish If you are eating fish listed above which were caught in Michigan waters, please refer are healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be instead to “Eating Fish from Michigan’s Lakes & Rivers” (insert). found in this brochure!

MY MICHIGAN, MI SERVING SIZE

What is a MI Serving? 8 oz 8 ounces of fish = size of an adult’s hand (large oval) 4 oz 4 ounces of fish = size of the palm of an adult’s hand (small circle) 2 oz 2 ounces of fish = size of half a palm of an adult’s hand (rectangle)

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Frequently Asked Questions Michigan Fish Consumption Guidelines: about Eating Fish PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (Eat up to 8 points/month)

KIND OF FISH POINTS/ MI I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is SERVING this true? Anchovies, Catfish (farm-raised), Crab, Crawfish, Flatfish (flounder, 1 sole), Herring, Mullet, Oysters, Perch (ocean or freshwater), Pollock, Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be Salmon (canned, frozen, fresh), Sardines, Scallops, Shrimp, Squid, important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Tilapia, Trout (freshwater), Whitefish Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Cod, Freshwater Drum (aka Sheephead), Jack Smelt, Mahi Mahi, 2 Snapper, Tuna (canned light) But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Bass (sea, striped, rockfish), Bluefish, Halibut, Lobster, Sablefish, 4 Scorpion Fish, Tuna (Albacore, canned white), Tuna (fresh, frozen), Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but Weakfish (sea trout) many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. Grouper, Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy 8 Shark, Swordfish, Tilefish, King Mackerel Do Not Eat* Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? Michigan’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish If you are eating fish listed above which were caught in Michigan waters, please refer are healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be instead to “Eating Fish from Michigan’s Lakes & Rivers” (insert). found in this brochure!

MY MICHIGAN, MI SERVING SIZE

What is a MI Serving? 8 oz 8 ounces of fish = size of an adult’s hand (large oval) 4 oz 4 ounces of fish = size of the palm of an adult’s hand (small circle) 2 oz 2 ounces of fish = size of half a palm of an adult’s hand (rectangle)

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Michigan Department of Community Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf the Michigan Department of Community Health Form 23 ST. CLAIR RIVER GUIDELINES Eating Fish from Michigan’s KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 8/month Lakes & Rivers Rock Bass 4/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Smallmouth Bass (under 18”) 2/month Find the lake or river where the fish was caught in the list below. Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Smallmouth Bass (over 18”) 1/month If the lake or river isn’t on the list, use the “statewide guidelines” Walleye 6/year at the bottom of the last page. Carp, Sturgeon, White Bass Limited* LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES ST. MARY’S RIVER GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Sunfish 12/month Yellow Perch 2/month Sucker, Rock Bass (under 8”), Yellow Perch 4/month Lake Whitefish (under 16”), Walleye 6/year Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Rock Bass (over 8”), 2/month Carp (under 28”), Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Freshwater Drum, Lake Limited* Smallmouth Bass (under 18”), Walleye (under 22”) Whitefish (over 16”), Rainbow Trout, White (Silver) Bass, White Perch Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth Bass (over 1/month Carp (over 28”) Do Not Eat* 18”), Walleye (over 22”) Carp Limited* NORTH MAUMEE BAY GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS STOP YOU SHOULD USE THE STATEWIDE GUIDELINES BELOW ONLY IF YOUR Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass Limited* KIND OF FISH AND/OR FISHING LOCATION ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE. Use Lake Erie Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table.

STATEWIDE GUIDELINES LAKE HURON GUIDELINES KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS (and tributaries up to the first dam) Bluegill, Suckers, Sunfish 8/month KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Black Crappie, Catfish, Rock Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Perch 4/month Smelt 4/month Carp, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Smallmouth Bass 2/month (under 18”), Walleye (under 20”) Suckers, Yellow Perch 2/month Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Muskellunge, Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth 1/month Freshwater Drum, Lake Trout (under 20”), Northern Pike 1/month Bass (over 18”), Walleye (over 20”) Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout (20-24”), Lake 6/year Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, White Perch Carp, Catfish, Lake Trout (over 24”), White (Silver) Bass Limited*

FOR COMPLETE FISH CONSUMPTION ADVICE FOR MICHIGAN, go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf

*LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year.

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. SAGINAW BAY GUIDELINES LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam) KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Black Crappie (under 9”), Sunfish, White Crappie (under 9”) 8/month Yellow Perch 2/month Black Crappie (over 9”), White Crappie (over 9”), Yellow Perch 4/month Freshwater Drum 1/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 20”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth 2/month Walleye, All Other Species Not Listed Here 6/year Bass (under 20”) Carp, Catfish, White (Silver) Bass Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass (over 20”), Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass (over 20”) 1/month Walleye 6/year LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Carp, Catfish, Sturgeon, White (Silver) Bass Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 4/month LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES: SPECIAL NOTICE Rainbow Trout (under 20”), Smelt, Walleye (under 18”) 2/month (Use when fishing within 2 miles of the Lange-Revere Canals. This area is between Lakefront Park & Verteran’s Memorial Park & out into open water.) Burbot, Coho Salmon 1/month Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (under 24”), Rainbow Trout (over 20”), Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Brown Trout, Lake Trout (over 24”), Lake Whitefish, Walleye (over 18”) Limited* Yellow Perch 2/month Carp Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass 1/month Bluegill, Sunfish, Walleye 6/year GREEN BAY & LITTLE BAY DE NOC GUIDELINES All Other Species Not Listed Here Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Do not eat any fish from the Lange-Revere Canals! Rock Bass 8/month Largemouth Bass (under 16”), Smallmouth Bass (under 16”) 2/month DETROIT RIVER GUIDELINES Largemouth Bass (over 16”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass (over 16”) 1/month Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Carp Do Not Eat* Rock Bass, Yellow Perch 4/month Use Lake Michgan Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table. Bullhead, Sucker (under 14”) 2/month Northern Pike 1/month LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES Sucker (14-18”), Walleye 6/year (and tributaries up to the first dam) Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker Limited* (over 18”), White (Silver) Bass KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Lake Herring 8/month Coho Salmon 4/month Lake Trout (under 24”), Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Suckers, Walleye, Yellow Perch 2/month Brown Trout, Lake Trout (24-28”) 1/month *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (over 28”) 6/year *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Burbot, Siscowet Limited* SAGINAW BAY GUIDELINES LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam) KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Black Crappie (under 9”), Sunfish, White Crappie (under 9”) 8/month Yellow Perch 2/month Black Crappie (over 9”), White Crappie (over 9”), Yellow Perch 4/month Freshwater Drum 1/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 20”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth 2/month Walleye, All Other Species Not Listed Here 6/year Bass (under 20”) Carp, Catfish, White (Silver) Bass Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass (over 20”), Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass (over 20”) 1/month Walleye 6/year LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Carp, Catfish, Sturgeon, White (Silver) Bass Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 4/month LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES: SPECIAL NOTICE Rainbow Trout (under 20”), Smelt, Walleye (under 18”) 2/month (Use when fishing within 2 miles of the Lange-Revere Canals. This area is between Lakefront Park & Verteran’s Memorial Park & out into open water.) Burbot, Coho Salmon 1/month Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (under 24”), Rainbow Trout (over 20”), Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Brown Trout, Lake Trout (over 24”), Lake Whitefish, Walleye (over 18”) Limited* Yellow Perch 2/month Carp Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass 1/month Bluegill, Sunfish, Walleye 6/year GREEN BAY & LITTLE BAY DE NOC GUIDELINES All Other Species Not Listed Here Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Do not eat any fish from the Lange-Revere Canals! Rock Bass 8/month Largemouth Bass (under 16”), Smallmouth Bass (under 16”) 2/month DETROIT RIVER GUIDELINES Largemouth Bass (over 16”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass (over 16”) 1/month Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Carp Do Not Eat* Rock Bass, Yellow Perch 4/month Use Lake Michgan Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table. Bullhead, Sucker (under 14”) 2/month Northern Pike 1/month LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES Sucker (14-18”), Walleye 6/year (and tributaries up to the first dam) Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker Limited* (over 18”), White (Silver) Bass KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Lake Herring 8/month Coho Salmon 4/month Lake Trout (under 24”), Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Suckers, Walleye, Yellow Perch 2/month Brown Trout, Lake Trout (24-28”) 1/month *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (over 28”) 6/year *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Burbot, Siscowet Limited* ST. CLAIR RIVER GUIDELINES Eating Fish from Michigan’s KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 8/month Lakes & Rivers Rock Bass 4/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Smallmouth Bass (under 18”) 2/month Find the lake or river where the fish was caught in the list below. Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Smallmouth Bass (over 18”) 1/month If the lake or river isn’t on the list, use the “statewide guidelines” Walleye 6/year at the bottom of the last page. Carp, Sturgeon, White Bass Limited* LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES ST. MARY’S RIVER GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Sunfish 12/month Yellow Perch 2/month Sucker, Rock Bass (under 8”), Yellow Perch 4/month Lake Whitefish (under 16”), Walleye 6/year Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Rock Bass (over 8”), 2/month Carp (under 28”), Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Freshwater Drum, Lake Limited* Smallmouth Bass (under 18”), Walleye (under 22”) Whitefish (over 16”), Rainbow Trout, White (Silver) Bass, White Perch Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth Bass (over 1/month Carp (over 28”) Do Not Eat* 18”), Walleye (over 22”) Carp Limited* NORTH MAUMEE BAY GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS STOP YOU SHOULD USE THE STATEWIDE GUIDELINES BELOW ONLY IF YOUR Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass Limited* KIND OF FISH AND/OR FISHING LOCATION ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE. Use Lake Erie Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table.

STATEWIDE GUIDELINES LAKE HURON GUIDELINES KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS (and tributaries up to the first dam) Bluegill, Suckers, Sunfish 8/month KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Black Crappie, Catfish, Rock Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Perch 4/month Smelt 4/month Carp, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Smallmouth Bass 2/month (under 18”), Walleye (under 20”) Suckers, Yellow Perch 2/month Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Muskellunge, Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth 1/month Freshwater Drum, Lake Trout (under 20”), Northern Pike 1/month Bass (over 18”), Walleye (over 20”) Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout (20-24”), Lake 6/year Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, White Perch Carp, Catfish, Lake Trout (over 24”), White (Silver) Bass Limited*

FOR COMPLETE FISH CONSUMPTION ADVICE FOR MICHIGAN, go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf

*LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year.

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. High Narrative - MI THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Michigan Department of Community Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf the Michigan Department of Community Health Form 21 Do you think eating fish may have risks for Michigan Fish Consumption Guidelines:

women who might become pregnant? PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (Eat up to 8 points/month)

Like Jessica, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH POINTS/ MI can be an important part of a healthy diet. SERVING Anchovies, Catfish (farm-raised), Crab, Crawfish, Flatfish (flounder, 1 sole), Herring, Mullet, Oysters, Perch (ocean or freshwater), Pollock, After being away for several years, Jessica and Ryan recently moved back to Salmon (canned, frozen, fresh), Sardines, Scallops, Shrimp, Squid, their hometown of Muskegon, Michigan. They decided it was time to try to Tilapia, Trout (freshwater), Whitefish have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Jessica began doing her homework on Cod, Freshwater Drum (aka Sheephead), Jack Smelt, Mahi Mahi, 2 exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. Snapper, Tuna (canned light) Jessica found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Bass (sea, striped, rockfish), Bluefish, Halibut, Lobster, Sablefish, 4 Scorpion Fish, Tuna (Albacore, canned white), Tuna (fresh, frozen), childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Weakfish (sea trout) eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of Grouper, Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy 8 omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not Shark, Swordfish, Tilefish, King Mackerel Do Not Eat* found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. If you are eating fish listed above which were caught in Michigan waters, please refer Jessica wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Michigan instead to “Eating Fish from Michigan’s Lakes & Rivers” (insert). Department of Community Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this MY MICHIGAN, MI SERVING SIZE brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which she should try to What is a MI Serving? avoid. 8 oz 8 ounces of fish = size of an adult’s hand Now that Jessica is pregnant she is (large oval) using the guidelines to choose which 4 oz fish to eat. She is happy because 4 ounces of fish = size of the palm of an salmon is one of her favorite foods! adult’s hand (small circle) 2 oz 2 ounces of fish = size of half a palm of an adult’s hand (rectangle)

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Do you think eating fish may have risks for Michigan Fish Consumption Guidelines:

women who might become pregnant? PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (Eat up to 8 points/month)

Like Jessica, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH POINTS/ MI can be an important part of a healthy diet. SERVING Anchovies, Catfish (farm-raised), Crab, Crawfish, Flatfish (flounder, 1 sole), Herring, Mullet, Oysters, Perch (ocean or freshwater), Pollock, After being away for several years, Jessica and Ryan recently moved back to Salmon (canned, frozen, fresh), Sardines, Scallops, Shrimp, Squid, their hometown of Muskegon, Michigan. They decided it was time to try to Tilapia, Trout (freshwater), Whitefish have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Jessica began doing her homework on Cod, Freshwater Drum (aka Sheephead), Jack Smelt, Mahi Mahi, 2 exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. Snapper, Tuna (canned light) Jessica found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Bass (sea, striped, rockfish), Bluefish, Halibut, Lobster, Sablefish, 4 Scorpion Fish, Tuna (Albacore, canned white), Tuna (fresh, frozen), childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Weakfish (sea trout) eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of Grouper, Mackerel, Marlin, Orange Roughy 8 omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not Shark, Swordfish, Tilefish, King Mackerel Do Not Eat* found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. If you are eating fish listed above which were caught in Michigan waters, please refer Jessica wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Michigan instead to “Eating Fish from Michigan’s Lakes & Rivers” (insert). Department of Community Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this MY MICHIGAN, MI SERVING SIZE brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which she should try to What is a MI Serving? avoid. 8 oz 8 ounces of fish = size of an adult’s hand Now that Jessica is pregnant she is (large oval) using the guidelines to choose which 4 oz fish to eat. She is happy because 4 ounces of fish = size of the palm of an salmon is one of her favorite foods! adult’s hand (small circle) 2 oz 2 ounces of fish = size of half a palm of an adult’s hand (rectangle)

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Michigan Department of Community Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf the Michigan Department of Community Health Form 21 ST. CLAIR RIVER GUIDELINES Eating Fish from Michigan’s KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 8/month Lakes & Rivers Rock Bass 4/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Smallmouth Bass (under 18”) 2/month Find the lake or river where the fish was caught in the list below. Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Smallmouth Bass (over 18”) 1/month If the lake or river isn’t on the list, use the “statewide guidelines” Walleye 6/year at the bottom of the last page. Carp, Sturgeon, White Bass Limited* LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES ST. MARY’S RIVER GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Sunfish 12/month Yellow Perch 2/month Sucker, Rock Bass (under 8”), Yellow Perch 4/month Lake Whitefish (under 16”), Walleye 6/year Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Rock Bass (over 8”), 2/month Carp (under 28”), Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Freshwater Drum, Lake Limited* Smallmouth Bass (under 18”), Walleye (under 22”) Whitefish (over 16”), Rainbow Trout, White (Silver) Bass, White Perch Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth Bass (over 1/month Carp (over 28”) Do Not Eat* 18”), Walleye (over 22”) Carp Limited* NORTH MAUMEE BAY GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS STOP YOU SHOULD USE THE STATEWIDE GUIDELINES BELOW ONLY IF YOUR Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass Limited* KIND OF FISH AND/OR FISHING LOCATION ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE. Use Lake Erie Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table.

STATEWIDE GUIDELINES LAKE HURON GUIDELINES KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS (and tributaries up to the first dam) Bluegill, Suckers, Sunfish 8/month KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Black Crappie, Catfish, Rock Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Perch 4/month Smelt 4/month Carp, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Smallmouth Bass 2/month (under 18”), Walleye (under 20”) Suckers, Yellow Perch 2/month Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Muskellunge, Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth 1/month Freshwater Drum, Lake Trout (under 20”), Northern Pike 1/month Bass (over 18”), Walleye (over 20”) Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout (20-24”), Lake 6/year Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, White Perch Carp, Catfish, Lake Trout (over 24”), White (Silver) Bass Limited*

FOR COMPLETE FISH CONSUMPTION ADVICE FOR MICHIGAN, go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf

*LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year.

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. SAGINAW BAY GUIDELINES LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam) KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Black Crappie (under 9”), Sunfish, White Crappie (under 9”) 8/month Yellow Perch 2/month Black Crappie (over 9”), White Crappie (over 9”), Yellow Perch 4/month Freshwater Drum 1/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 20”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth 2/month Walleye, All Other Species Not Listed Here 6/year Bass (under 20”) Carp, Catfish, White (Silver) Bass Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass (over 20”), Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass (over 20”) 1/month Walleye 6/year LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Carp, Catfish, Sturgeon, White (Silver) Bass Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 4/month LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES: SPECIAL NOTICE Rainbow Trout (under 20”), Smelt, Walleye (under 18”) 2/month (Use when fishing within 2 miles of the Lange-Revere Canals. This area is between Lakefront Park & Verteran’s Memorial Park & out into open water.) Burbot, Coho Salmon 1/month Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (under 24”), Rainbow Trout (over 20”), Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Brown Trout, Lake Trout (over 24”), Lake Whitefish, Walleye (over 18”) Limited* Yellow Perch 2/month Carp Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass 1/month Bluegill, Sunfish, Walleye 6/year GREEN BAY & LITTLE BAY DE NOC GUIDELINES All Other Species Not Listed Here Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Do not eat any fish from the Lange-Revere Canals! Rock Bass 8/month Largemouth Bass (under 16”), Smallmouth Bass (under 16”) 2/month DETROIT RIVER GUIDELINES Largemouth Bass (over 16”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass (over 16”) 1/month Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Carp Do Not Eat* Rock Bass, Yellow Perch 4/month Use Lake Michgan Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table. Bullhead, Sucker (under 14”) 2/month Northern Pike 1/month LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES Sucker (14-18”), Walleye 6/year (and tributaries up to the first dam) Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker Limited* (over 18”), White (Silver) Bass KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Lake Herring 8/month Coho Salmon 4/month Lake Trout (under 24”), Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Suckers, Walleye, Yellow Perch 2/month Brown Trout, Lake Trout (24-28”) 1/month *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (over 28”) 6/year *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Burbot, Siscowet Limited* SAGINAW BAY GUIDELINES LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam) KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Black Crappie (under 9”), Sunfish, White Crappie (under 9”) 8/month Yellow Perch 2/month Black Crappie (over 9”), White Crappie (over 9”), Yellow Perch 4/month Freshwater Drum 1/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 20”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth 2/month Walleye, All Other Species Not Listed Here 6/year Bass (under 20”) Carp, Catfish, White (Silver) Bass Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass (over 20”), Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass (over 20”) 1/month Walleye 6/year LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Carp, Catfish, Sturgeon, White (Silver) Bass Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 4/month LAKE ST. CLAIR GUIDELINES: SPECIAL NOTICE Rainbow Trout (under 20”), Smelt, Walleye (under 18”) 2/month (Use when fishing within 2 miles of the Lange-Revere Canals. This area is between Lakefront Park & Verteran’s Memorial Park & out into open water.) Burbot, Coho Salmon 1/month Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (under 24”), Rainbow Trout (over 20”), Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Brown Trout, Lake Trout (over 24”), Lake Whitefish, Walleye (over 18”) Limited* Yellow Perch 2/month Carp Do Not Eat* Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass 1/month Bluegill, Sunfish, Walleye 6/year GREEN BAY & LITTLE BAY DE NOC GUIDELINES All Other Species Not Listed Here Limited* (and tributaries up to the first dam) Muskellunge Do Not Eat*

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Do not eat any fish from the Lange-Revere Canals! Rock Bass 8/month Largemouth Bass (under 16”), Smallmouth Bass (under 16”) 2/month DETROIT RIVER GUIDELINES Largemouth Bass (over 16”), Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass (over 16”) 1/month Suckers 6/year KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Carp Do Not Eat* Rock Bass, Yellow Perch 4/month Use Lake Michgan Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table. Bullhead, Sucker (under 14”) 2/month Northern Pike 1/month LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES Sucker (14-18”), Walleye 6/year (and tributaries up to the first dam) Carp, Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker Limited* (over 18”), White (Silver) Bass KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Lake Herring 8/month Coho Salmon 4/month Lake Trout (under 24”), Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Suckers, Walleye, Yellow Perch 2/month Brown Trout, Lake Trout (24-28”) 1/month *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout (over 28”) 6/year *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Burbot, Siscowet Limited* ST. CLAIR RIVER GUIDELINES Eating Fish from Michigan’s KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Yellow Perch 8/month Lakes & Rivers Rock Bass 4/month Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Smallmouth Bass (under 18”) 2/month Find the lake or river where the fish was caught in the list below. Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Smallmouth Bass (over 18”) 1/month If the lake or river isn’t on the list, use the “statewide guidelines” Walleye 6/year at the bottom of the last page. Carp, Sturgeon, White Bass Limited* LAKE ERIE GUIDELINES ST. MARY’S RIVER GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Bluegill, Sunfish 12/month Yellow Perch 2/month Sucker, Rock Bass (under 8”), Yellow Perch 4/month Lake Whitefish (under 16”), Walleye 6/year Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Rock Bass (over 8”), 2/month Carp (under 28”), Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Freshwater Drum, Lake Limited* Smallmouth Bass (under 18”), Walleye (under 22”) Whitefish (over 16”), Rainbow Trout, White (Silver) Bass, White Perch Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth Bass (over 1/month Carp (over 28”) Do Not Eat* 18”), Walleye (over 22”) Carp Limited* NORTH MAUMEE BAY GUIDELINES

KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS STOP YOU SHOULD USE THE STATEWIDE GUIDELINES BELOW ONLY IF YOUR Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass Limited* KIND OF FISH AND/OR FISHING LOCATION ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE. Use Lake Erie Guidelines for any fish species not listed in this table.

STATEWIDE GUIDELINES LAKE HURON GUIDELINES KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS (and tributaries up to the first dam) Bluegill, Suckers, Sunfish 8/month KIND OF FISH MI SERVINGS Black Crappie, Catfish, Rock Bass, White Crappie, Yellow Perch 4/month Smelt 4/month Carp, Largemouth Bass (under 18”), Northern Pike (under 30”), Smallmouth Bass 2/month (under 18”), Walleye (under 20”) Suckers, Yellow Perch 2/month Largemouth Bass (over 18”), Muskellunge, Northern Pike (over 30”), Smallmouth 1/month Freshwater Drum, Lake Trout (under 20”), Northern Pike 1/month Bass (over 18”), Walleye (over 20”) Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout (20-24”), Lake 6/year Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, White Perch Carp, Catfish, Lake Trout (over 24”), White (Silver) Bass Limited*

FOR COMPLETE FISH CONSUMPTION ADVICE FOR MICHIGAN, go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FishAdvisory03_67354_7.pdf

*LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children *LIMITED: These fish are higher in chemicals, but healthy adults who are not pregnant or planning on having children in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year. in the near future can eat these fish 1-2 times per year.

*DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. *DO NOT EAT: These fish are very high in chemicals and should not be eaten by anyone. Low FAQ - IN THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Indiana State Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the Indiana State Department of Health Form 16 Indiana Fish Consumption Guidelines: Frequently Asked Questions For Women up to Age 50 about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Buffalo (<19”), Channel catfish (<23”), Crappie, Flathead catfish (<18”), 1 meal/week I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this Freshwater drum (<14”), Largemouth bass (<13”), Northern pike (<20”), true? Redhorse (<22”), Rock bass (<8”), Smallmouth bass (<12”), Spotted bass (<10”), Sauger (<12”), Sunfish, Walleye (<19”), White, striped, or hybrid striped Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important bass (<18”) for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Buffalo (>19”), Channel catfish (>23”), Flathead catfish (>18”),reshwater F 1 meal/month drum (>14”), Largemouth bass (>13”), Northern pike (>20”), Redhorse (>22”), Rock bass (>8”), Sauger (>12”), Smallmouth bass (>12”), Spotted bass (>10”), But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Walleye (19-26”), White, striped, or hybrid striped bass (>18”) Walleye (>26”), Carp (in rivers and streams) (>15”) Do Not Eat! Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. For complete fish consumption advice for Indiana, go to http://www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm.

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? (and all tributaries) Indiana’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish are KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be found in Black crappie (<7”), Bluegill (<8”), Quillback (<20”), Longnose sucker (<20”), 1 meal/month this brochure! Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (<22”), Rock bass (<9”), Smallmouth Bass (<16”), Smelt, Walleye (<17”), White sucker (<15”), Yellow perch Black crappie (>7”), Bloater, Bluegill (>8”), Brook trout, Brown trout, Channel Do Not Eat! catfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Common carp, Freshwater drum, Lake trout, Lake whitefish, Largemouth bass, Longnose sucker (>20”), Northern pike, Pink salmon, Quillback (>20”), Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (>22”), Rock bass (>9”), Silver redhorse, Smallmouth bass (>16”), Walleye (>17”), White sucker (>15”)

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES

• Eat up to 8 to12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish including salmon, sardine, whitefish, clam, crab, herring, pollock, scallop, shrimp, tilapia, and farm-raised catfish and trout each week. • Eat no more than 4 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat striped bass, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, or king mackerel.

A MEAL IS 8 OUNCES OF FISH (BEFORE COOKING). Indiana Fish Consumption Guidelines: Frequently Asked Questions For Women up to Age 50 about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Buffalo (<19”), Channel catfish (<23”), Crappie, Flathead catfish (<18”), 1 meal/week I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this Freshwater drum (<14”), Largemouth bass (<13”), Northern pike (<20”), true? Redhorse (<22”), Rock bass (<8”), Smallmouth bass (<12”), Spotted bass (<10”), Sauger (<12”), Sunfish, Walleye (<19”), White, striped, or hybrid striped Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important bass (<18”) for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Buffalo (>19”), Channel catfish (>23”), Flathead catfish (>18”),reshwater F 1 meal/month drum (>14”), Largemouth bass (>13”), Northern pike (>20”), Redhorse (>22”), Rock bass (>8”), Sauger (>12”), Smallmouth bass (>12”), Spotted bass (>10”), But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Walleye (19-26”), White, striped, or hybrid striped bass (>18”) Walleye (>26”), Carp (in rivers and streams) (>15”) Do Not Eat! Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. For complete fish consumption advice for Indiana, go to http://www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm.

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? (and all tributaries) Indiana’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish are KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be found in Black crappie (<7”), Bluegill (<8”), Quillback (<20”), Longnose sucker (<20”), 1 meal/month this brochure! Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (<22”), Rock bass (<9”), Smallmouth Bass (<16”), Smelt, Walleye (<17”), White sucker (<15”), Yellow perch Black crappie (>7”), Bloater, Bluegill (>8”), Brook trout, Brown trout, Channel Do Not Eat! catfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Common carp, Freshwater drum, Lake trout, Lake whitefish, Largemouth bass, Longnose sucker (>20”), Northern pike, Pink salmon, Quillback (>20”), Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (>22”), Rock bass (>9”), Silver redhorse, Smallmouth bass (>16”), Walleye (>17”), White sucker (>15”)

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES

• Eat up to 8 to12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish including salmon, sardine, whitefish, clam, crab, herring, pollock, scallop, shrimp, tilapia, and farm-raised catfish and trout each week. • Eat no more than 4 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat striped bass, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, or king mackerel.

A MEAL IS 8 OUNCES OF FISH (BEFORE COOKING). THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Indiana State Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the Indiana State Department of Health Form 16 Low Narrative - IN THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Indiana State Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the Indiana State Department of Health Form 14 Do you think eating fish has risks for Indiana Fish Consumption Guidelines: women who might become pregnant? For Women up to Age 50 STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH Like Ashley, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Buffalo (<19”), Channel catfish (<23”), Crappie, Flathead catfish (<18”), 1 meal/week is an important part of a healthy diet. Freshwater drum (<14”), Largemouth bass (<13”), Northern pike (<20”), Redhorse (<22”), Rock bass (<8”), Smallmouth bass (<12”), Spotted bass (<10”), After being away for several years, Ashley and Josh recently moved back to Sauger (<12”), Sunfish, Walleye (<19”), White, striped, or hybrid striped their hometown of Michigan City, Indiana. They decided it was time to try to bass (<18”) have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Ashley began doing her homework on Buffalo (>19”), Channel catfish (>23”), Flathead catfish (>18”),reshwater F 1 meal/month exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. drum (>14”), Largemouth bass (>13”), Northern pike (>20”), Redhorse (>22”), Rock bass (>8”), Sauger (>12”), Smallmouth bass (>12”), Spotted bass (>10”), Ashley found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Walleye (19-26”), White, striped, or hybrid striped bass (>18”) childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Walleye (>26”), Carp (in rivers and streams) (>15”) Do Not Eat! eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source For complete fish consumption advice for Indiana, go to http://www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm. of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES as they grow. (and all tributaries)

Ashley wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Indiana KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? State Department of Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines Black crappie (<7”), Bluegill (<8”), Quillback (<20”), Longnose sucker (<20”), 1 meal/month confirmed that while some types of fish contain Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (<22”), Rock bass (<9”), Smallmouth Bass (<16”), Smelt, Walleye (<17”), White sucker (<15”), Yellow perch higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, Black crappie (>7”), Bloater, Bluegill (>8”), Brook trout, Brown trout, Channel Do Not Eat! many fish are healthy for women and children to catfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Common carp, Freshwater drum, Lake eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) trout, Lake whitefish, Largemouth bass, Longnose sucker (>20”), Northern pike, helped her to choose which fish are healthiest Pink salmon, Quillback (>20”), Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (>22”), Rock to eat and which she should avoid. bass (>9”), Silver redhorse, Smallmouth bass (>16”), Walleye (>17”), White sucker (>15”) Now that Ashley is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which fish to eat. She is happy because salmon is PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES one of her favorite foods! • Eat up to 8 to12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish including salmon, sardine, whitefish, clam, crab, herring, pollock, scallop, shrimp, tilapia, and farm-raised catfish and trout each week. • Eat no more than 4 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat striped bass, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, or king mackerel.

A MEAL IS 8 OUNCES OF FISH (BEFORE COOKING). Do you think eating fish has risks for Indiana Fish Consumption Guidelines: women who might become pregnant? For Women up to Age 50 STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH Like Ashley, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Buffalo (<19”), Channel catfish (<23”), Crappie, Flathead catfish (<18”), 1 meal/week is an important part of a healthy diet. Freshwater drum (<14”), Largemouth bass (<13”), Northern pike (<20”), Redhorse (<22”), Rock bass (<8”), Smallmouth bass (<12”), Spotted bass (<10”), After being away for several years, Ashley and Josh recently moved back to Sauger (<12”), Sunfish, Walleye (<19”), White, striped, or hybrid striped their hometown of Michigan City, Indiana. They decided it was time to try to bass (<18”) have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Ashley began doing her homework on Buffalo (>19”), Channel catfish (>23”), Flathead catfish (>18”),reshwater F 1 meal/month exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. drum (>14”), Largemouth bass (>13”), Northern pike (>20”), Redhorse (>22”), Rock bass (>8”), Sauger (>12”), Smallmouth bass (>12”), Spotted bass (>10”), Ashley found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Walleye (19-26”), White, striped, or hybrid striped bass (>18”) childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Walleye (>26”), Carp (in rivers and streams) (>15”) Do Not Eat! eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source For complete fish consumption advice for Indiana, go to http://www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm. of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES as they grow. (and all tributaries)

Ashley wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Indiana KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? State Department of Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines Black crappie (<7”), Bluegill (<8”), Quillback (<20”), Longnose sucker (<20”), 1 meal/month confirmed that while some types of fish contain Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (<22”), Rock bass (<9”), Smallmouth Bass (<16”), Smelt, Walleye (<17”), White sucker (<15”), Yellow perch higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, Black crappie (>7”), Bloater, Bluegill (>8”), Brook trout, Brown trout, Channel Do Not Eat! many fish are healthy for women and children to catfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Common carp, Freshwater drum, Lake eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) trout, Lake whitefish, Largemouth bass, Longnose sucker (>20”), Northern pike, helped her to choose which fish are healthiest Pink salmon, Quillback (>20”), Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (>22”), Rock to eat and which she should avoid. bass (>9”), Silver redhorse, Smallmouth bass (>16”), Walleye (>17”), White sucker (>15”) Now that Ashley is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which fish to eat. She is happy because salmon is PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES one of her favorite foods! • Eat up to 8 to12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish including salmon, sardine, whitefish, clam, crab, herring, pollock, scallop, shrimp, tilapia, and farm-raised catfish and trout each week. • Eat no more than 4 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat striped bass, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, or king mackerel.

A MEAL IS 8 OUNCES OF FISH (BEFORE COOKING). THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Indiana State Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the Indiana State Department of Health Form 14 High FAQ - IN THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Indiana State Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the Indiana State Department of Health Form 15 Indiana Fish Consumption Guidelines: Frequently Asked Questions For Women up to Age 50 about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Buffalo (<19”), Channel catfish (<23”), Crappie, Flathead catfish (<18”), 1 meal/week I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is Freshwater drum (<14”), Largemouth bass (<13”), Northern pike (<20”), this true? Redhorse (<22”), Rock bass (<8”), Smallmouth bass (<12”), Spotted bass (<10”), Sauger (<12”), Sunfish, Walleye (<19”), White, striped, or hybrid striped Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be bass (<18”) important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Buffalo (>19”), Channel catfish (>23”), Flathead catfish (>18”),reshwater F 1 meal/month drum (>14”), Largemouth bass (>13”), Northern pike (>20”), Redhorse (>22”), Rock bass (>8”), Sauger (>12”), Smallmouth bass (>12”), Spotted bass (>10”), But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Walleye (19-26”), White, striped, or hybrid striped bass (>18”) Walleye (>26”), Carp (in rivers and streams) (>15”) Do Not Eat! Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. For complete fish consumption advice for Indiana, go to http://www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm.

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? (and all tributaries) Indiana’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish are KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be Black crappie (<7”), Bluegill (<8”), Quillback (<20”), Longnose sucker (<20”), 1 meal/month found in this brochure! Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (<22”), Rock bass (<9”), Smallmouth Bass (<16”), Smelt, Walleye (<17”), White sucker (<15”), Yellow perch Black crappie (>7”), Bloater, Bluegill (>8”), Brook trout, Brown trout, Channel Do Not Eat! catfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Common carp, Freshwater drum, Lake trout, Lake whitefish, Largemouth bass, Longnose sucker (>20”), Northern pike, Pink salmon, Quillback (>20”), Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (>22”), Rock bass (>9”), Silver redhorse, Smallmouth bass (>16”), Walleye (>17”), White sucker (>15”)

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES

• Eat up to 8 to12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish including salmon, sardine, whitefish, clam, crab, herring, pollock, scallop, shrimp, tilapia, and farm-raised catfish and trout each week. • Eat no more than 4 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat striped bass, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, or king mackerel.

A MEAL IS 8 OUNCES OF FISH (BEFORE COOKING). Indiana Fish Consumption Guidelines: Frequently Asked Questions For Women up to Age 50 about Eating Fish STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Buffalo (<19”), Channel catfish (<23”), Crappie, Flathead catfish (<18”), 1 meal/week I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is Freshwater drum (<14”), Largemouth bass (<13”), Northern pike (<20”), this true? Redhorse (<22”), Rock bass (<8”), Smallmouth bass (<12”), Spotted bass (<10”), Sauger (<12”), Sunfish, Walleye (<19”), White, striped, or hybrid striped Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be bass (<18”) important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. Buffalo (>19”), Channel catfish (>23”), Flathead catfish (>18”),reshwater F 1 meal/month drum (>14”), Largemouth bass (>13”), Northern pike (>20”), Redhorse (>22”), Rock bass (>8”), Sauger (>12”), Smallmouth bass (>12”), Spotted bass (>10”), But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? Walleye (19-26”), White, striped, or hybrid striped bass (>18”) Walleye (>26”), Carp (in rivers and streams) (>15”) Do Not Eat! Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. For complete fish consumption advice for Indiana, go to http://www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm.

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? (and all tributaries) Indiana’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish are KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be Black crappie (<7”), Bluegill (<8”), Quillback (<20”), Longnose sucker (<20”), 1 meal/month found in this brochure! Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (<22”), Rock bass (<9”), Smallmouth Bass (<16”), Smelt, Walleye (<17”), White sucker (<15”), Yellow perch Black crappie (>7”), Bloater, Bluegill (>8”), Brook trout, Brown trout, Channel Do Not Eat! catfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Common carp, Freshwater drum, Lake trout, Lake whitefish, Largemouth bass, Longnose sucker (>20”), Northern pike, Pink salmon, Quillback (>20”), Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (>22”), Rock bass (>9”), Silver redhorse, Smallmouth bass (>16”), Walleye (>17”), White sucker (>15”)

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES

• Eat up to 8 to12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish including salmon, sardine, whitefish, clam, crab, herring, pollock, scallop, shrimp, tilapia, and farm-raised catfish and trout each week. • Eat no more than 4 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat striped bass, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, or king mackerel.

A MEAL IS 8 OUNCES OF FISH (BEFORE COOKING). THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Indiana State Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the Indiana State Department of Health Form 15 High Narrative - IN THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Indiana State Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the Indiana State Department of Health Form 13 Do you think eating fish may have risks for Indiana Fish Consumption Guidelines: women who might become pregnant? For Women up to Age 50 STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH Like Ashley, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Buffalo (<19”), Channel catfish (<23”), Crappie, Flathead catfish (<18”), 1 meal/week can be an important part of a healthy diet. Freshwater drum (<14”), Largemouth bass (<13”), Northern pike (<20”), Redhorse (<22”), Rock bass (<8”), Smallmouth bass (<12”), Spotted bass (<10”), After being away for several years, Ashley and Josh recently moved back to Sauger (<12”), Sunfish, Walleye (<19”), White, striped, or hybrid striped their hometown of Michigan City, Indiana. They decided it was time to try to bass (<18”) have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Ashley began doing her homework on Buffalo (>19”), Channel catfish (>23”), Flathead catfish (>18”),reshwater F 1 meal/month exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. drum (>14”), Largemouth bass (>13”), Northern pike (>20”), Redhorse (>22”), Rock bass (>8”), Sauger (>12”), Smallmouth bass (>12”), Spotted bass (>10”), Ashley found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Walleye (19-26”), White, striped, or hybrid striped bass (>18”) childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Walleye (>26”), Carp (in rivers and streams) (>15”) Do Not Eat! eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of For complete fish consumption advice for Indiana, go to http://www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm. omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES eat as they grow. (and all tributaries)

Ashley wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Indiana KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? State Department of Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines Black crappie (<7”), Bluegill (<8”), Quillback (<20”), Longnose sucker (<20”), 1 meal/month confirmed that while some types of fish contain Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (<22”), Rock bass (<9”), Smallmouth Bass (<16”), Smelt, Walleye (<17”), White sucker (<15”), Yellow perch higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, Black crappie (>7”), Bloater, Bluegill (>8”), Brook trout, Brown trout, Channel Do Not Eat! many fish can be healthy for women and catfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Common carp, Freshwater drum, Lake children to eat. These guidelines (found in this trout, Lake whitefish, Largemouth bass, Longnose sucker (>20”), Northern pike, brochure) helped her to choose which fish Pink salmon, Quillback (>20”), Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (>22”), Rock are healthier to eat and which she should try bass (>9”), Silver redhorse, Smallmouth bass (>16”), Walleye (>17”), to avoid. White sucker (>15”)

Now that Ashley is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES fish to eat. She is happy because Eat up to 8 to12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish including salmon, sardine, whitefish, clam, salmon is one of her favorite foods! • crab, herring, pollock, scallop, shrimp, tilapia, and farm-raised catfish and trout each week. • Eat no more than 4 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat striped bass, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, or king mackerel.

A MEAL IS 8 OUNCES OF FISH (BEFORE COOKING). Do you think eating fish may have risks for Indiana Fish Consumption Guidelines: women who might become pregnant? For Women up to Age 50 STATEWIDE GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH Like Ashley, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Buffalo (<19”), Channel catfish (<23”), Crappie, Flathead catfish (<18”), 1 meal/week can be an important part of a healthy diet. Freshwater drum (<14”), Largemouth bass (<13”), Northern pike (<20”), Redhorse (<22”), Rock bass (<8”), Smallmouth bass (<12”), Spotted bass (<10”), After being away for several years, Ashley and Josh recently moved back to Sauger (<12”), Sunfish, Walleye (<19”), White, striped, or hybrid striped their hometown of Michigan City, Indiana. They decided it was time to try to bass (<18”) have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Ashley began doing her homework on Buffalo (>19”), Channel catfish (>23”), Flathead catfish (>18”),reshwater F 1 meal/month exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. drum (>14”), Largemouth bass (>13”), Northern pike (>20”), Redhorse (>22”), Rock bass (>8”), Sauger (>12”), Smallmouth bass (>12”), Spotted bass (>10”), Ashley found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of Walleye (19-26”), White, striped, or hybrid striped bass (>18”) childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t Walleye (>26”), Carp (in rivers and streams) (>15”) Do Not Eat! eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of For complete fish consumption advice for Indiana, go to http://www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm. omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES eat as they grow. (and all tributaries)

Ashley wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Indiana KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? State Department of Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines Black crappie (<7”), Bluegill (<8”), Quillback (<20”), Longnose sucker (<20”), 1 meal/month confirmed that while some types of fish contain Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (<22”), Rock bass (<9”), Smallmouth Bass (<16”), Smelt, Walleye (<17”), White sucker (<15”), Yellow perch higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, Black crappie (>7”), Bloater, Bluegill (>8”), Brook trout, Brown trout, Channel Do Not Eat! many fish can be healthy for women and catfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Common carp, Freshwater drum, Lake children to eat. These guidelines (found in this trout, Lake whitefish, Largemouth bass, Longnose sucker (>20”), Northern pike, brochure) helped her to choose which fish Pink salmon, Quillback (>20”), Rainbow trout (aka Steelhead) (>22”), Rock are healthier to eat and which she should try bass (>9”), Silver redhorse, Smallmouth bass (>16”), Walleye (>17”), to avoid. White sucker (>15”)

Now that Ashley is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES fish to eat. She is happy because Eat up to 8 to12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish including salmon, sardine, whitefish, clam, salmon is one of her favorite foods! • crab, herring, pollock, scallop, shrimp, tilapia, and farm-raised catfish and trout each week. • Eat no more than 4 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat striped bass, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, or king mackerel.

A MEAL IS 8 OUNCES OF FISH (BEFORE COOKING). THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Indiana State Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.in.gov/isdh/23650.htm Produced by Cornell University in cooperation with the Indiana State Department of Health Form 13 Low FAQ - IL THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.idph.state.us/envhealth/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf with the Illinois Department of Public Health Form 20 Frequently Asked Questions Illinois Fish Consumption Guidelines: STATEWIDE GUIDELINES about Eating Fish For pregnant or nursing women, women of childbearing age, and children less than 15 years of age.

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this Flathead catfish, Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern 1 meal/week true? pike, Sauger, Saugeye, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Striped bass, Walleye, White bass Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a For complete fish consumption advice for Illinois, go to very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? For all children and adults. Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. Rainbow trout (<22”), Smelt, Yellow perch (<11”) 1 meal/week Brown trout, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake whitefish, Lake trout (<27”), 1 meal/month Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? Rainbow trout (>22”), Yellow perch (>11”) Illinois’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish are Carp, Channel catfish, Lake trout (>27”) Do Not Eat! healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be found in this brochure! ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR WAUKEGAN NORTH HARBOR For all children and adults.

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Rock bass, sunfish, white sucker 1 meal/month Black bullhead 6 meals/year

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person Frequently Asked Questions Illinois Fish Consumption Guidelines: STATEWIDE GUIDELINES about Eating Fish For pregnant or nursing women, women of childbearing age, and children less than 15 years of age.

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this Flathead catfish, Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern 1 meal/week true? pike, Sauger, Saugeye, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Striped bass, Walleye, White bass Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a For complete fish consumption advice for Illinois, go to very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? For all children and adults. Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. Rainbow trout (<22”), Smelt, Yellow perch (<11”) 1 meal/week Brown trout, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake whitefish, Lake trout (<27”), 1 meal/month Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? Rainbow trout (>22”), Yellow perch (>11”) Illinois’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish are Carp, Channel catfish, Lake trout (>27”) Do Not Eat! healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be found in this brochure! ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR WAUKEGAN NORTH HARBOR For all children and adults.

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Rock bass, sunfish, white sucker 1 meal/month Black bullhead 6 meals/year

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.idph.state.us/envhealth/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf with the Illinois Department of Public Health Form 20 Low Narrative - IL THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.idph.state.us/envhealth/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf with the Illinois Department of Public Health Form 18 Do you think eating fish has risks for Illinois Fish Consumption Guidelines: STATEWIDE GUIDELINES women who might become pregnant? For pregnant or nursing women, women of childbearing age, and children less than 15 years of age. Like Jennifer, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? is an important part of a healthy diet. Flathead catfish, Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern 1 meal/week pike, Sauger, Saugeye, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Striped bass, Walleye, After being away for several years, Jennifer and Mike recently moved back to White bass their hometown of Chicago, Illinois. They decided it was time to try to have For complete fish consumption advice for Illinois, go to a baby. A baby is a big change, so Jennifer began doing her homework on http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Jennifer found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of For all children and adults. childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not Rainbow trout (<22”), Smelt, Yellow perch (<11”) 1 meal/week found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat Brown trout, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake whitefish, Lake trout (<27”), 1 meal/month as they grow. Rainbow trout (>22”), Yellow perch (>11”) Carp, Channel catfish, Lake trout (>27”) Do Not Eat! Jennifer wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR WAUKEGAN NORTH HARBOR higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, For all children and adults. many fish are healthy for women and children to KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) Rock bass, sunfish, white sucker 1 meal/month helped her to choose which fish are healthiest Black bullhead 6 meals/year to eat and which she should avoid.

Now that Jennifer is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES fish to eat. She is happy because (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT COUNTSWHAT AS A IS SERVING? A MEAL? A serving is 8 oz8 un-cooked ounces for fish a 150-pound for a 150lb person person Do you think eating fish has risks for Illinois Fish Consumption Guidelines: STATEWIDE GUIDELINES women who might become pregnant? For pregnant or nursing women, women of childbearing age, and children less than 15 years of age. Like Jennifer, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? is an important part of a healthy diet. Flathead catfish, Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern 1 meal/week pike, Sauger, Saugeye, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Striped bass, Walleye, After being away for several years, Jennifer and Mike recently moved back to White bass their hometown of Chicago, Illinois. They decided it was time to try to have For complete fish consumption advice for Illinois, go to a baby. A baby is a big change, so Jennifer began doing her homework on http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Jennifer found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of For all children and adults. childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not Rainbow trout (<22”), Smelt, Yellow perch (<11”) 1 meal/week found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat Brown trout, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake whitefish, Lake trout (<27”), 1 meal/month as they grow. Rainbow trout (>22”), Yellow perch (>11”) Carp, Channel catfish, Lake trout (>27”) Do Not Eat! Jennifer wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR WAUKEGAN NORTH HARBOR higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, For all children and adults. many fish are healthy for women and children to KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) Rock bass, sunfish, white sucker 1 meal/month helped her to choose which fish are healthiest Black bullhead 6 meals/year to eat and which she should avoid.

Now that Jennifer is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES fish to eat. She is happy because (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT COUNTSWHAT AS A IS SERVING? A MEAL? A serving is 8 oz8 un-cooked ounces for fish a 150-pound for a 150lb person person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.idph.state.us/envhealth/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf with the Illinois Department of Public Health Form 18 High FAQ - IL THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.idph.state.us/envhealth/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf with the Illinois Department of Public Health Form 19 Frequently Asked Questions Illinois Fish Consumption Guidelines: STATEWIDE GUIDELINES about Eating Fish For pregnant or nursing women, women of childbearing age, and children less than 15 years of age.

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is Flathead catfish, Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern 1 meal/week this true? pike, Sauger, Saugeye, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Striped bass, Walleye, White bass Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be OR important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. For complete fish consumption advice for Illinois, go to Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? For all children and adults. Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. Rainbow trout (<22”), Smelt, Yellow perch (<11”) 1 meal/week Brown trout, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake whitefish, Lake trout (<27”), 1 meal/month Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? Rainbow trout (>22”), Yellow perch (>11”) Illinois’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish are Carp, Channel catfish, Lake trout (>27”) Do Not Eat! healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be found in this brochure! ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR WAUKEGAN NORTH HARBOR For all children and adults.

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Rock bass, sunfish, white sucker 1 meal/month Black bullhead 6 meals/year

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT COUNTSWHAT AS A IS SERVING? A MEAL? A serving is 8 oz8 un-cooked ounces for fish a 150-pound for a 150lb person person Frequently Asked Questions Illinois Fish Consumption Guidelines: STATEWIDE GUIDELINES about Eating Fish For pregnant or nursing women, women of childbearing age, and children less than 15 years of age.

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is Flathead catfish, Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern 1 meal/week this true? pike, Sauger, Saugeye, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Striped bass, Walleye, White bass Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be OR important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. For complete fish consumption advice for Illinois, go to Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? For all children and adults. Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. Rainbow trout (<22”), Smelt, Yellow perch (<11”) 1 meal/week Brown trout, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake whitefish, Lake trout (<27”), 1 meal/month Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? Rainbow trout (>22”), Yellow perch (>11”) Illinois’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish are Carp, Channel catfish, Lake trout (>27”) Do Not Eat! healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be found in this brochure! ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR WAUKEGAN NORTH HARBOR For all children and adults.

KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? Rock bass, sunfish, white sucker 1 meal/month Black bullhead 6 meals/year

PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration)

• Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT COUNTSWHAT AS A IS SERVING? A MEAL? A serving is 8 oz8 un-cooked ounces for fish a 150-pound for a 150lb person person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.idph.state.us/envhealth/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf with the Illinois Department of Public Health Form 19 High Narrative - IL THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.idph.state.us/envhealth/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf with the Illinois Department of Public Health Form 17 Do you think eating fish may have risks for Illinois Fish Consumption Guidelines: STATEWIDE GUIDELINES women who might become pregnant? For pregnant or nursing women, women of childbearing age, and children less than 15 years of age. Like Jennifer, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? can be an important part of a healthy diet. Flathead catfish, Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern 1 meal/week pike, Sauger, Saugeye, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Striped bass, Walleye, After being away for several years, Jennifer and Mike recently moved back to White bass their hometown of Chicago, Illinois. They decided it was time to try to have For complete fish consumption advice for Illinois, go to a baby. A baby is a big change, so Jennifer began doing her homework on http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Jennifer found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of For all children and adults. childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not Rainbow trout (<22”), Smelt, Yellow perch (<11”) 1 meal/week found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to Brown trout, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake whitefish, Lake trout (<27”), 1 meal/month eat as they grow. Rainbow trout (>22”), Yellow perch (>11”) Carp, Channel catfish, Lake trout (>27”) Do Not Eat! Jennifer wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR WAUKEGAN NORTH HARBOR higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, For all children and adults. many fish can be healthy for women and KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? children to eat. These guidelines (found in this Rock bass, sunfish, white sucker 1 meal/month brochure) helped her to choose which fish Black bullhead 6 meals/year are healthier to eat and which she should try to avoid.

Now that Jennifer is pregnant she is PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES using the guidelines to choose which (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) fish to eat. She is happy because salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person Do you think eating fish may have risks for Illinois Fish Consumption Guidelines: STATEWIDE GUIDELINES women who might become pregnant? For pregnant or nursing women, women of childbearing age, and children less than 15 years of age. Like Jennifer, you might be surprised to learn that fish KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? can be an important part of a healthy diet. Flathead catfish, Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern 1 meal/week pike, Sauger, Saugeye, Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, Striped bass, Walleye, After being away for several years, Jennifer and Mike recently moved back to White bass their hometown of Chicago, Illinois. They decided it was time to try to have For complete fish consumption advice for Illinois, go to a baby. A baby is a big change, so Jennifer began doing her homework on http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES Jennifer found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of For all children and adults. childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not Rainbow trout (<22”), Smelt, Yellow perch (<11”) 1 meal/week found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to Brown trout, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lake whitefish, Lake trout (<27”), 1 meal/month eat as they grow. Rainbow trout (>22”), Yellow perch (>11”) Carp, Channel catfish, Lake trout (>27”) Do Not Eat! Jennifer wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR WAUKEGAN NORTH HARBOR higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, For all children and adults. many fish can be healthy for women and KIND OF FISH HOW OFTEN? children to eat. These guidelines (found in this Rock bass, sunfish, white sucker 1 meal/month brochure) helped her to choose which fish Black bullhead 6 meals/year are healthier to eat and which she should try to avoid.

Now that Jennifer is pregnant she is PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES using the guidelines to choose which (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration) fish to eat. She is happy because salmon is one of her favorite foods! • Eat up to 12 oz. of a variety of fish and shellfish each week. • Eat no more than 6 oz. albacore (“white”) tuna/week. • Do not eat swordfish, shark, tilefish, or king mackerel.

WHAT IS A MEAL? 8 ounces for a 150-pound person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the EPA, and the FDA.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.idph.state.us/envhealth/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation fishadvisory/illinois_fish_advisory.pdf with the Illinois Department of Public Health Form 17 Low FAQ - WI THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation consumption/ with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Form 28 Resources and Department of Health Services Frequently Asked Questions Wisconsin Safe-Eating Guidelines for Fish: about Eating Fish For Women Up to Age 50 and Children Under Age 15

STATEWIDE* GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Bluegill, crappies, yellow perch, sunfish, bullheads, or true? inland trout Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important AND for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a Walleye, pike, bass, catfish, or all other species very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: DO NOT EAT: Muskies

But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? *For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.” Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES

Atlantic or Pacific Salmon (not Great Lakes), farm- Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? MAY EAT 2 MEALS PER WEEK OF: raised catfish, shrimp, pollock, or other purchased fish low in mercury Wisconsin’s Safe-Eating Guidelines for fish can help you to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be OR found in this brochure! MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Canned “light” tuna AND MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Canned white tuna, tuna steaks, or halibut

DO NOT EAT: Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish

WHAT IS A MEAL?

YOUR BODY WEIGHT FILLET WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING 75 Pounds 1/4 pound (4oz) 150 Pounds 1/2 pound (8oz) 225 Pounds 3/4 pound (12oz) Frequently Asked Questions Wisconsin Safe-Eating Guidelines for Fish: about Eating Fish For Women Up to Age 50 and Children Under Age 15

STATEWIDE* GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Bluegill, crappies, yellow perch, sunfish, bullheads, or true? inland trout Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important AND for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a Walleye, pike, bass, catfish, or all other species very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: DO NOT EAT: Muskies

But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? *For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.” Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES

Atlantic or Pacific Salmon (not Great Lakes), farm- Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? MAY EAT 2 MEALS PER WEEK OF: raised catfish, shrimp, pollock, or other purchased fish low in mercury Wisconsin’s Safe-Eating Guidelines for fish can help you to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be OR found in this brochure! MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Canned “light” tuna AND MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Canned white tuna, tuna steaks, or halibut

DO NOT EAT: Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish

WHAT IS A MEAL?

YOUR BODY WEIGHT FILLET WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING 75 Pounds 1/4 pound (4oz) 150 Pounds 1/2 pound (8oz) 225 Pounds 3/4 pound (12oz) THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation consumption/ with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Form 28 Resources and Department of Health Services Great Lakes Guidelines

For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.”

LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first impassable barrier)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Brown trout, burbot, chinook salmon (<32”), chubs, coho salmon, lake herring, lake trout (<22”), lake whitefish, rainbow trout, or yellow perch

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Chinook salmon (>32”), lake sturgeon (>50”), lake trout (22-37”), siscowet (<29”), or walleye

MAY EAT 6 MEALS PER YEAR (1 MEAL EVERY 2 MONTHS) OF: Lake trout (>37”) or siscowet (29-36”)

DO NOT EAT: Siscowet (>36”)

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Rainbow trout (<22”), smelt, or yellow perch (<11”)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Brown trout, chinook salmon, chubs, coho salmon, lake trout (<27”), lake whitefish, rainbow trout (>22”), or yellow perch (>11”)

DO NOT EAT: Lake trout (>27”)

GREEN BAY GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam – see also more stringent advice for the lower Fox River)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Burbot, northern pike (<27”), smallmouth bass (<13”), white sucker, or yellow perch

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Brown trout (<28”), chinook salmon, lake whitefish, northern pike (>27”), rainbow trout, sheepshead, smallmouth bass (>13”), or walleye

MAY EAT 6 MEALS PER YEAR (1 MEAL EVERY 2 MONTHS) OF: Channel catfish, musky (>50”), white bass, or white perch

DO NOT EAT: Brown trout (>28”), carp, or sturgeon Low Narrative - WI THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation consumption/ with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Form 26 Resources and Department of Health Services Do you think eating fish has risks for Wisconsin Safe-Eating Guidelines for Fish: women who might become pregnant? For Women Up to Age 50 and Children Under Age 15

Like Amanda, you might be surprised to learn that fish STATEWIDE* GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

is an important part of a healthy diet. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Bluegill, crappies, yellow perch, sunfish, bullheads, or inland trout After being away for several years, Amanda and Andy recently moved back to their hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They decided it was time to try to AND have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Amanda began doing her homework MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Walleye, pike, bass, catfish, or all other species on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. DO NOT EAT: Muskies

Amanda found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of *For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.” childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to MAY EAT 2 MEALS PER WEEK OF: Atlantic or Pacific Salmon (not Great Lakes), farm- eat as they grow. raised catfish, shrimp, pollock, or other purchased fish low in mercury Amanda wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the OR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Safe-Eating Gudelines for fish. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Canned “light” tuna These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury AND or PCBs, many fish are healthy for women and MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Canned white tuna, tuna steaks, or halibut children to eat. These guidelines (found in this DO NOT EAT: Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which she should avoid. WHAT IS A MEAL? Now that Amanda is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which YOUR BODY WEIGHT FILLET WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING fish to eat. She is happy because 75 Pounds 1/4 pound (4oz) salmon is one of her favorite foods! 150 Pounds 1/2 pound (8oz) 225 Pounds 3/4 pound (12oz) Do you think eating fish has risks for Wisconsin Safe-Eating Guidelines for Fish: women who might become pregnant? For Women Up to Age 50 and Children Under Age 15

Like Amanda, you might be surprised to learn that fish STATEWIDE* GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

is an important part of a healthy diet. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Bluegill, crappies, yellow perch, sunfish, bullheads, or inland trout After being away for several years, Amanda and Andy recently moved back to their hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They decided it was time to try to AND have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Amanda began doing her homework MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Walleye, pike, bass, catfish, or all other species on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. DO NOT EAT: Muskies

Amanda found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of *For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.” childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to MAY EAT 2 MEALS PER WEEK OF: Atlantic or Pacific Salmon (not Great Lakes), farm- eat as they grow. raised catfish, shrimp, pollock, or other purchased fish low in mercury Amanda wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the OR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Safe-Eating Gudelines for fish. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Canned “light” tuna These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury AND or PCBs, many fish are healthy for women and MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Canned white tuna, tuna steaks, or halibut children to eat. These guidelines (found in this DO NOT EAT: Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthiest to eat and which she should avoid. WHAT IS A MEAL? Now that Amanda is pregnant she is using the guidelines to choose which YOUR BODY WEIGHT FILLET WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING fish to eat. She is happy because 75 Pounds 1/4 pound (4oz) salmon is one of her favorite foods! 150 Pounds 1/2 pound (8oz) 225 Pounds 3/4 pound (12oz) THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation consumption/ with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Form 26 Resources and Department of Health Services Great Lakes Guidelines

For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.”

LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first impassable barrier)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Brown trout, burbot, chinook salmon (<32”), chubs, coho salmon, lake herring, lake trout (<22”), lake whitefish, rainbow trout, or yellow perch

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Chinook salmon (>32”), lake sturgeon (>50”), lake trout (22-37”), siscowet (<29”), or walleye

MAY EAT 6 MEALS PER YEAR (1 MEAL EVERY 2 MONTHS) OF: Lake trout (>37”) or siscowet (29-36”)

DO NOT EAT: Siscowet (>36”)

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Rainbow trout (<22”), smelt, or yellow perch (<11”)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Brown trout, chinook salmon, chubs, coho salmon, lake trout (<27”), lake whitefish, rainbow trout (>22”), or yellow perch (>11”)

DO NOT EAT: Lake trout (>27”)

GREEN BAY GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam – see also more stringent advice for the lower Fox River)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Burbot, northern pike (<27”), smallmouth bass (<13”), white sucker, or yellow perch

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Brown trout (<28”), chinook salmon, lake whitefish, northern pike (>27”), rainbow trout, sheepshead, smallmouth bass (>13”), or walleye

MAY EAT 6 MEALS PER YEAR (1 MEAL EVERY 2 MONTHS) OF: Channel catfish, musky (>50”), white bass, or white perch

DO NOT EAT: Brown trout (>28”), carp, or sturgeon High FAQ - WI THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation consumption/ with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Form 27 Resources and Department of Health Services Frequently Asked Questions Wisconsin Safe-Eating Guidelines for Fish: about Eating Fish For Women Up to Age 50 and Children Under Age 15

STATEWIDE* GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Bluegill, crappies, yellow perch, sunfish, bullheads, or this true? inland trout Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be AND important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Walleye, pike, bass, catfish, or all other species Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: DO NOT EAT: Muskies

But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? *For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.” Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES

Atlantic or Pacific Salmon (not Great Lakes), farm- Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? MAY EAT 2 MEALS PER WEEK OF: raised catfish, shrimp, pollock, or other purchased fish low in mercury Wisconsin’s Safe-Eating Guidelines for fish can help you to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be OR found in this brochure! MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Canned “light” tuna AND MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Canned white tuna, tuna steaks, or halibut

DO NOT EAT: Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish

WHAT IS A MEAL?

YOUR BODY WEIGHT FILLET WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING 75 Pounds 1/4 pound (4oz) 150 Pounds 1/2 pound (8oz) 225 Pounds 3/4 pound (12oz) Frequently Asked Questions Wisconsin Safe-Eating Guidelines for Fish: about Eating Fish For Women Up to Age 50 and Children Under Age 15

STATEWIDE* GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Bluegill, crappies, yellow perch, sunfish, bullheads, or this true? inland trout Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be AND important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Walleye, pike, bass, catfish, or all other species Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: DO NOT EAT: Muskies

But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? *For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.” Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES

Atlantic or Pacific Salmon (not Great Lakes), farm- Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? MAY EAT 2 MEALS PER WEEK OF: raised catfish, shrimp, pollock, or other purchased fish low in mercury Wisconsin’s Safe-Eating Guidelines for fish can help you to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be OR found in this brochure! MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Canned “light” tuna AND MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Canned white tuna, tuna steaks, or halibut

DO NOT EAT: Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish

WHAT IS A MEAL?

YOUR BODY WEIGHT FILLET WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING 75 Pounds 1/4 pound (4oz) 150 Pounds 1/2 pound (8oz) 225 Pounds 3/4 pound (12oz) THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation consumption/ with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Form 27 Resources and Department of Health Services Great Lakes Guidelines

For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.”

LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first impassable barrier)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Brown trout, burbot, chinook salmon (<32”), chubs, coho salmon, lake herring, lake trout (<22”), lake whitefish, rainbow trout, or yellow perch

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Chinook salmon (>32”), lake sturgeon (>50”), lake trout (22-37”), siscowet (<29”), or walleye

MAY EAT 6 MEALS PER YEAR (1 MEAL EVERY 2 MONTHS) OF: Lake trout (>37”) or siscowet (29-36”)

DO NOT EAT: Siscowet (>36”)

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Rainbow trout (<22”), smelt, or yellow perch (<11”)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Brown trout, chinook salmon, chubs, coho salmon, lake trout (<27”), lake whitefish, rainbow trout (>22”), or yellow perch (>11”)

DO NOT EAT: Lake trout (>27”)

GREEN BAY GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam – see also more stringent advice for the lower Fox River)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Burbot, northern pike (<27”), smallmouth bass (<13”), white sucker, or yellow perch

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Brown trout (<28”), chinook salmon, lake whitefish, northern pike (>27”), rainbow trout, sheepshead, smallmouth bass (>13”), or walleye

MAY EAT 6 MEALS PER YEAR (1 MEAL EVERY 2 MONTHS) OF: Channel catfish, musky (>50”), white bass, or white perch

DO NOT EAT: Brown trout (>28”), carp, or sturgeon High Narrative - WI THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation consumption/ with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Form 25 Resources and Department of Health Services Do you think eating fish may have risks for Wisconsin Safe-Eating Guidelines for Fish: women who might become pregnant? For Women Up to Age 50 and Children Under Age 15

Like Amanda, you might be surprised to learn that fish STATEWIDE* GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

can be an important part of a healthy diet. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Bluegill, crappies, yellow perch, sunfish, bullheads, or inland trout After being away for several years, Amanda and Andy recently moved back to their hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They decided it was time to try to AND have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Amanda began doing her homework MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Walleye, pike, bass, catfish, or all other species on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. DO NOT EAT: Muskies

Amanda found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of *For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.” childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children MAY EAT 2 MEALS PER WEEK OF: Atlantic or Pacific Salmon (not Great Lakes), farm- to eat as they grow. raised catfish, shrimp, pollock, or other purchased fish low in mercury Amanda wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the OR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Safe-Eating Guidelines for fish. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Canned “light” tuna These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury AND or PCBs, many fish can be healthy for women and MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Canned white tuna, tuna steaks, or halibut children to eat. These guidelines (found in this DO NOT EAT: Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which she should try to avoid. WHAT IS A MEAL?

Now that Amanda is pregnant she is YOUR BODY WEIGHT FILLET WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING using the guidelines to choose which 75 Pounds 1/4 pound (4oz) fish to eat. She is happy because 150 Pounds 1/2 pound (8oz) salmon is one of her favorite foods! 225 Pounds 3/4 pound (12oz) Do you think eating fish may have risks for Wisconsin Safe-Eating Guidelines for Fish: women who might become pregnant? For Women Up to Age 50 and Children Under Age 15

Like Amanda, you might be surprised to learn that fish STATEWIDE* GUIDELINES FOR FISH YOU CATCH

can be an important part of a healthy diet. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Bluegill, crappies, yellow perch, sunfish, bullheads, or inland trout After being away for several years, Amanda and Andy recently moved back to their hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They decided it was time to try to AND have a baby. A baby is a big change, so Amanda began doing her homework MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Walleye, pike, bass, catfish, or all other species on exercise and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. DO NOT EAT: Muskies

Amanda found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of *For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.” childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of PURCHASED FISH GUIDELINES omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children MAY EAT 2 MEALS PER WEEK OF: Atlantic or Pacific Salmon (not Great Lakes), farm- to eat as they grow. raised catfish, shrimp, pollock, or other purchased fish low in mercury Amanda wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the OR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Safe-Eating Guidelines for fish. MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Canned “light” tuna These guidelines confirmed that while some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury AND or PCBs, many fish can be healthy for women and MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Canned white tuna, tuna steaks, or halibut children to eat. These guidelines (found in this DO NOT EAT: Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthier to eat and which she should try to avoid. WHAT IS A MEAL?

Now that Amanda is pregnant she is YOUR BODY WEIGHT FILLET WEIGHT BEFORE COOKING using the guidelines to choose which 75 Pounds 1/4 pound (4oz) fish to eat. She is happy because 150 Pounds 1/2 pound (8oz) salmon is one of her favorite foods! 225 Pounds 3/4 pound (12oz) THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/ Produced by Cornell University in cooperation consumption/ with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Form 25 Resources and Department of Health Services Great Lakes Guidelines

For exceptions to this advice and to find advice for waters not listed here, visit wi.dnr.gov and search “Eating Your Catch.”

LAKE SUPERIOR GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first impassable barrier)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Brown trout, burbot, chinook salmon (<32”), chubs, coho salmon, lake herring, lake trout (<22”), lake whitefish, rainbow trout, or yellow perch

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Chinook salmon (>32”), lake sturgeon (>50”), lake trout (22-37”), siscowet (<29”), or walleye

MAY EAT 6 MEALS PER YEAR (1 MEAL EVERY 2 MONTHS) OF: Lake trout (>37”) or siscowet (29-36”)

DO NOT EAT: Siscowet (>36”)

LAKE MICHIGAN GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Rainbow trout (<22”), smelt, or yellow perch (<11”)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Brown trout, chinook salmon, chubs, coho salmon, lake trout (<27”), lake whitefish, rainbow trout (>22”), or yellow perch (>11”)

DO NOT EAT: Lake trout (>27”)

GREEN BAY GUIDELINES (and tributaries up to the first dam – see also more stringent advice for the lower Fox River)

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER WEEK OF: Burbot, northern pike (<27”), smallmouth bass (<13”), white sucker, or yellow perch

MAY EAT 1 MEAL PER MONTH OF: Brown trout (<28”), chinook salmon, lake whitefish, northern pike (>27”), rainbow trout, sheepshead, smallmouth bass (>13”), or walleye

MAY EAT 6 MEALS PER YEAR (1 MEAL EVERY 2 MONTHS) OF: Channel catfish, musky (>50”), white bass, or white perch

DO NOT EAT: Brown trout (>28”), carp, or sturgeon Low FAQ - MN THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Minnesota Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.health.state.mn.us/fish Produced by Cornell University in cooperation Form 32 with the Minnesota Department of Health Minnesota Guidelines for Eating Fish: Frequently Asked Questions For Pregnant Women, Women Who Could Become about Eating Fish Pregnant, and Children under Age 15:

Every week eat some of these fish! I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this true? 2 SERVINGS OF ANY OF THESE FISH: 1 SERVING OF ANY OF THESE FISH: Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: Herring (Cisco) OR • Lake Whitefish for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a • • Coho Salmon • Menominee very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. • Rainbow Trout/Steelhead • Brown Trout • Smelt • Lake Trout <22” • Chinook Salmon < 32” But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? INLAND FISH: Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but • Rainbow Trout INLAND FISH: • Herring (Cisco) many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. PURCHASED FISH: • Lake Whitefish • Cod • Splake Sunfish and Crappie Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? • Crab • • Salmon • Yellow Perch Minnesota’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish (Atlantic or Pacific; not Great Lakes) are healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be • Sardines PURCHASED FISH: found in this brochure! • Scallops • Canned “light” tuna • Shrimp • Tilapia

Once a month it’s also OK to eat 1 serving of these fish:

1 SERVING EACH MONTH OF ANY OF THESE FISH:

LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: INLAND FISH: PURCHASED FISH: • Lake Trout 22”-37” • Northern Pike • Canned “white” • Chinook Salmon 32”+ • Walleye (albacore) tuna • Walleye • Trout - Lake, Brown, • Tuna (steak, fillet, sushi) Brook • Halibut

Avoid eating these fish:

Shark and Swordfish

WHAT COUNTS AS A SERVING? A serving is 8 oz un-cooked fish for a 150lb person Minnesota Guidelines for Eating Fish: Frequently Asked Questions For Pregnant Women, Women Who Could Become about Eating Fish Pregnant, and Children under Age 15:

Every week eat some of these fish! I heard that eating fish has risks for women who might become pregnant – is this true? 2 SERVINGS OF ANY OF THESE FISH: 1 SERVING OF ANY OF THESE FISH: Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: Herring (Cisco) OR • Lake Whitefish for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. Fish are also a • • Coho Salmon • Menominee very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. • Rainbow Trout/Steelhead • Brown Trout • Smelt • Lake Trout <22” • Chinook Salmon < 32” But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? INLAND FISH: Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but • Rainbow Trout INLAND FISH: • Herring (Cisco) many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. PURCHASED FISH: • Lake Whitefish • Cod • Splake Sunfish and Crappie Where can I find out which fish are healthy to eat and which I should avoid? • Crab • • Salmon • Yellow Perch Minnesota’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish (Atlantic or Pacific; not Great Lakes) are healthiest to eat and which you should avoid. These guidelines can be • Sardines PURCHASED FISH: found in this brochure! • Scallops • Canned “light” tuna • Shrimp • Tilapia

Once a month it’s also OK to eat 1 serving of these fish:

1 SERVING EACH MONTH OF ANY OF THESE FISH:

LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: INLAND FISH: PURCHASED FISH: • Lake Trout 22”-37” • Northern Pike • Canned “white” • Chinook Salmon 32”+ • Walleye (albacore) tuna • Walleye • Trout - Lake, Brown, • Tuna (steak, fillet, sushi) Brook • Halibut

Avoid eating these fish:

Shark and Swordfish

WHAT COUNTS AS A SERVING? A serving is 8 oz un-cooked fish for a 150lb person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Minnesota Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.health.state.mn.us/fish Produced by Cornell University in cooperation Form 32 with the Minnesota Department of Health Low Narrative - MN THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Minnesota Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.health.state.mn.us/fish Produced by Cornell University in cooperation Form 30 with the Minnesota Department of Health Do you think eating fish has risks for Minnesota Guidelines for Eating Fish: For Pregnant Women, Women Who Could Become women who might become pregnant? Pregnant, and Children under Age 15:

Like Laura, you might be surprised to learn that fish Every week eat some of these fish! is an important part of a healthy diet. 2 SERVINGS OF ANY OF THESE FISH: 1 SERVING OF ANY OF THESE FISH:

After being away for several years, Laura and Matt recently moved back to their LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: OR Lake Whitefish hometown of Virginia, Minnesota. They decided it was time to try to have a • Herring (Cisco) • • Menominee baby. A baby is a big change, so Laura began doing her homework on exercise • Coho Salmon • Rainbow Trout/Steelhead • Brown Trout and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. • Smelt • Lake Trout <22” • Chinook Salmon < 32” Laura found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of INLAND FISH: childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t • Rainbow Trout INLAND FISH: eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source • Herring (Cisco) Lake Whitefish of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not PURCHASED FISH: • Splake found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat • Cod • Crab • Sunfish and Crappie as they grow. • • Salmon • Yellow Perch (Atlantic or Pacific; not Great Lakes) Laura wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Minnesota • Sardines PURCHASED FISH: Department of Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines • Scallops • Canned “light” tuna confirmed that while some types of fish contain • Shrimp higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, • Tilapia many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthiest Once a month it’s also OK to eat 1 serving of these fish: to eat and which she should avoid. 1 SERVING EACH MONTH OF ANY OF THESE FISH:

Now that Laura is pregnant she is using LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: INLAND FISH: PURCHASED FISH: the guidelines to choose which fish to • Lake Trout 22”-37” • Northern Pike • Canned “white” eat. She is happy because salmon is • Chinook Salmon 32”+ • Walleye (albacore) tuna Walleye Trout - Lake, Brown, Tuna (steak, fillet, sushi) one of her favorite foods! • • • Brook • Halibut

Avoid eating these fish:

Shark and Swordfish

WHAT COUNTS AS A SERVING? A serving is 8 oz un-cooked fish for a 150lb person Do you think eating fish has risks for Minnesota Guidelines for Eating Fish: For Pregnant Women, Women Who Could Become women who might become pregnant? Pregnant, and Children under Age 15:

Like Laura, you might be surprised to learn that fish Every week eat some of these fish! is an important part of a healthy diet. 2 SERVINGS OF ANY OF THESE FISH: 1 SERVING OF ANY OF THESE FISH:

After being away for several years, Laura and Matt recently moved back to their LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: OR Lake Whitefish hometown of Virginia, Minnesota. They decided it was time to try to have a • Herring (Cisco) • • Menominee baby. A baby is a big change, so Laura began doing her homework on exercise • Coho Salmon • Rainbow Trout/Steelhead • Brown Trout and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. • Smelt • Lake Trout <22” • Chinook Salmon < 32” Laura found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of INLAND FISH: childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t • Rainbow Trout INLAND FISH: eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source • Herring (Cisco) Lake Whitefish of omega-3s. Omega-3s are important for a baby’s development and are not PURCHASED FISH: • Splake found in many other foods. Fish are also a very nutritious food for children to eat • Cod • Crab • Sunfish and Crappie as they grow. • • Salmon • Yellow Perch (Atlantic or Pacific; not Great Lakes) Laura wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Minnesota • Sardines PURCHASED FISH: Department of Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines • Scallops • Canned “light” tuna confirmed that while some types of fish contain • Shrimp higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, • Tilapia many fish are healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish are healthiest Once a month it’s also OK to eat 1 serving of these fish: to eat and which she should avoid. 1 SERVING EACH MONTH OF ANY OF THESE FISH:

Now that Laura is pregnant she is using LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: INLAND FISH: PURCHASED FISH: the guidelines to choose which fish to • Lake Trout 22”-37” • Northern Pike • Canned “white” eat. She is happy because salmon is • Chinook Salmon 32”+ • Walleye (albacore) tuna Walleye Trout - Lake, Brown, Tuna (steak, fillet, sushi) one of her favorite foods! • • • Brook • Halibut

Avoid eating these fish:

Shark and Swordfish

WHAT COUNTS AS A SERVING? A serving is 8 oz un-cooked fish for a 150lb person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish lowers the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant helps brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish raises health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams contain harmful Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for all women. It is even chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. more important for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals build might become pregnant. up in your body. Eventually, they can cause health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthy for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Minnesota Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are the healthiest to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines will keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.health.state.mn.us/fish Produced by Cornell University in cooperation Form 30 with the Minnesota Department of Health High FAQ - MN THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Minnesota Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.health.state.mn.us/fish Produced by Cornell University in cooperation Form 31 with the Minnesota Department of Health Minnesota Guidelines for Eating Fish: Frequently Asked Questions For Pregnant Women, Women Who Could Become about Eating Fish Pregnant, and Children under Age 15:

Every week eat some of these fish! I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is this true? 2 SERVINGS OF ANY OF THESE FISH: 1 SERVING OF ANY OF THESE FISH: Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: Herring (Cisco) OR • Lake Whitefish important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. • • Coho Salmon • Menominee Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. • Rainbow Trout/Steelhead • Brown Trout • Smelt • Lake Trout <22” • Chinook Salmon < 32” But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? INLAND FISH: Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but • Rainbow Trout INLAND FISH: • Herring (Cisco) many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. PURCHASED FISH: • Lake Whitefish • Cod • Splake Sunfish and Crappie Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? • Crab • • Salmon • Yellow Perch Minnesota’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish (Atlantic or Pacific; not Great Lakes) are healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be • Sardines PURCHASED FISH: found in this brochure! • Scallops • Canned “light” tuna • Shrimp • Tilapia

Once a month it’s also OK to eat 1 serving of these fish:

1 SERVING EACH MONTH OF ANY OF THESE FISH:

LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: INLAND FISH: PURCHASED FISH: • Lake Trout 22”-37” • Northern Pike • Canned “white” • Chinook Salmon 32”+ • Walleye (albacore) tuna • Walleye • Trout - Lake, Brown, • Tuna (steak, fillet, sushi) Brook • Halibut

Avoid eating these fish:

Shark and Swordfish

WHAT COUNTS AS A SERVING? A serving is 8 oz un-cooked fish for a 150lb person Minnesota Guidelines for Eating Fish: Frequently Asked Questions For Pregnant Women, Women Who Could Become about Eating Fish Pregnant, and Children under Age 15:

Every week eat some of these fish! I heard that eating fish may have risks for women who might become pregnant – is this true? 2 SERVINGS OF ANY OF THESE FISH: 1 SERVING OF ANY OF THESE FISH: Certain fish are actually a great source of omega-3s. Omega-3s may be LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: Herring (Cisco) OR • Lake Whitefish important for a baby’s development and are not found in many other foods. • • Coho Salmon • Menominee Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to eat as they grow. • Rainbow Trout/Steelhead • Brown Trout • Smelt • Lake Trout <22” • Chinook Salmon < 32” But aren’t there harmful chemicals in fish, too? INLAND FISH: Some types of fish contain higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, but • Rainbow Trout INLAND FISH: • Herring (Cisco) many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. PURCHASED FISH: • Lake Whitefish • Cod • Splake Sunfish and Crappie Where can I find out which fish are healthier to eat and which I should avoid? • Crab • • Salmon • Yellow Perch Minnesota’s Fish Consumption Guidelines can help you to choose which fish (Atlantic or Pacific; not Great Lakes) are healthier to eat and which you should try to avoid. These guidelines can be • Sardines PURCHASED FISH: found in this brochure! • Scallops • Canned “light” tuna • Shrimp • Tilapia

Once a month it’s also OK to eat 1 serving of these fish:

1 SERVING EACH MONTH OF ANY OF THESE FISH:

LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: INLAND FISH: PURCHASED FISH: • Lake Trout 22”-37” • Northern Pike • Canned “white” • Chinook Salmon 32”+ • Walleye (albacore) tuna • Walleye • Trout - Lake, Brown, • Tuna (steak, fillet, sushi) Brook • Halibut

Avoid eating these fish:

Shark and Swordfish

WHAT COUNTS AS A SERVING? A serving is 8 oz un-cooked fish for a 150lb person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Minnesota Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.health.state.mn.us/fish Produced by Cornell University in cooperation Form 31 with the Minnesota Department of Health High Narrative - MN THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Minnesota Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.health.state.mn.us/fish Produced by Cornell University in cooperation Form 29 with the Minnesota Department of Health Do you think eating fish may have risks for Minnesota Guidelines for Eating Fish: For Pregnant Women, Women Who Could Become women who might become pregnant? Pregnant, and Children under Age 15:

Like Laura, you might be surprised to learn that fish Every week eat some of these fish! can be an important part of a healthy diet. 2 SERVINGS OF ANY OF THESE FISH: 1 SERVING OF ANY OF THESE FISH:

After being away for several years, Laura and Matt recently moved back to their LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: OR Lake Whitefish hometown of Virginia, Minnesota. They decided it was time to try to have a • Herring (Cisco) • • Menominee baby. A baby is a big change, so Laura began doing her homework on exercise • Coho Salmon • Rainbow Trout/Steelhead • Brown Trout and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. • Smelt • Lake Trout <22” • Chinook Salmon < 32” Laura found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of INLAND FISH: childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t • Rainbow Trout INLAND FISH: eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of • Herring (Cisco) Lake Whitefish omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not PURCHASED FISH: • Splake found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to • Cod • Crab • Sunfish and Crappie eat as they grow. • • Salmon • Yellow Perch (Atlantic or Pacific; not Great Lakes) Laura wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Minnesota • Sardines PURCHASED FISH: Department of Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines • Scallops • Canned “light” tuna confirmed that while some types of fish contain • Shrimp higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, • Tilapia many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish Once a month it’s also OK to eat 1 serving of these fish: are healthier to eat and which she should try 1 SERVING EACH MONTH OF ANY OF THESE FISH: to avoid. LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: INLAND FISH: PURCHASED FISH: Now that Laura is pregnant she is using • Lake Trout 22”-37” • Northern Pike • Canned “white” the guidelines to choose which fish to • Chinook Salmon 32”+ • Walleye (albacore) tuna Walleye Trout - Lake, Brown, Tuna (steak, fillet, sushi) eat. She is happy because salmon is • • • Brook • Halibut one of her favorite foods!

Avoid eating these fish:

Shark and Swordfish

WHAT COUNTS AS A SERVING? A serving is 8 oz un-cooked fish for a 150lb person Do you think eating fish may have risks for Minnesota Guidelines for Eating Fish: For Pregnant Women, Women Who Could Become women who might become pregnant? Pregnant, and Children under Age 15:

Like Laura, you might be surprised to learn that fish Every week eat some of these fish! can be an important part of a healthy diet. 2 SERVINGS OF ANY OF THESE FISH: 1 SERVING OF ANY OF THESE FISH:

After being away for several years, Laura and Matt recently moved back to their LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: OR Lake Whitefish hometown of Virginia, Minnesota. They decided it was time to try to have a • Herring (Cisco) • • Menominee baby. A baby is a big change, so Laura began doing her homework on exercise • Coho Salmon • Rainbow Trout/Steelhead • Brown Trout and nutrition that would help her have a healthy baby. • Smelt • Lake Trout <22” • Chinook Salmon < 32” Laura found a website with guidelines about eating fish for women of INLAND FISH: childbearing age. The website explained that, although many women don’t • Rainbow Trout INLAND FISH: eat fish before and during pregnancy, certain fish are actually a great source of • Herring (Cisco) Lake Whitefish omega-3s. Omega-3s may be important for a baby’s development and are not PURCHASED FISH: • Splake found in many other foods. Fish can also be a very nutritious food for children to • Cod • Crab • Sunfish and Crappie eat as they grow. • • Salmon • Yellow Perch (Atlantic or Pacific; not Great Lakes) Laura wasn’t convinced. She looked for other sources and found the Minnesota • Sardines PURCHASED FISH: Department of Health’s Fish Consumption Guidelines. These guidelines • Scallops • Canned “light” tuna confirmed that while some types of fish contain • Shrimp higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs, • Tilapia many fish can be healthy for women and children to eat. These guidelines (found in this brochure) helped her to choose which fish Once a month it’s also OK to eat 1 serving of these fish: are healthier to eat and which she should try 1 SERVING EACH MONTH OF ANY OF THESE FISH: to avoid. LAKE SUPERIOR FISH: INLAND FISH: PURCHASED FISH: Now that Laura is pregnant she is using • Lake Trout 22”-37” • Northern Pike • Canned “white” the guidelines to choose which fish to • Chinook Salmon 32”+ • Walleye (albacore) tuna Walleye Trout - Lake, Brown, Tuna (steak, fillet, sushi) eat. She is happy because salmon is • • • Brook • Halibut one of her favorite foods!

Avoid eating these fish:

Shark and Swordfish

WHAT COUNTS AS A SERVING? A serving is 8 oz un-cooked fish for a 150lb person THE FACTS ON FISH

Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women.

• Fish is low in calories, has plenty of protein, and is a great way to get omega-3s. Eating fish may lower the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

• Eating fish with omega-3s while pregnant may help brain and eye development in a woman’s fetus.

• Women who eat low mercury fish every week when they are pregnant have children who may do better developmentally. Your guide to eating

Most fish are a healthy food, but eating some types of fish may raise health risks over time. FISH & SHELLFISH • Some types of fish from some lakes and streams may contain harmful Fish can be an important part of a healthy diet for all women. chemicals such as PCBs and mercury. It may be even more important for women who are pregnant, • When you eat fish that contain these chemicals, the chemicals can breastfeeding, or might become pregnant. build up in your body. Eventually, they may cause health problems.

• It is difficult to know who might have health problems from chemicals in fish. Some people can be fine after years of eating fish with these chemicals in them, while others can have health problems.

• Benefits outweigh risks if you eat fish low in mercury and other contaminants.

Health experts can help you know which fish are healthier for you and your family to eat.

• See the guidelines in this brochure from the Minnesota Department of Health.

• These guidelines tell which fish are healthier to eat. • Our bodies eliminate chemicals from fish over time. Women who follow the guidelines can keep these chemicals from building up to harmful levels in their bodies.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.health.state.mn.us/fish Produced by Cornell University in cooperation Form 29 with the Minnesota Department of Health