Country Workshop: Tilapia value chains for the poor: testing sustainable practices to meet ‘bottom of the pyramid’ demand.
Incorporating fish consumption which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, iodine and various vitamins into the daily intake will significantly improve individual health since the human body are not able to produce significant amounts of these essential nutrients. Despite the rich nutritional value of fish, intake by pregnant and lactating women, especially among the poor, is low, and infants and young children are often not fed fish.