Reduced Asthma Risk for Children
An exciting study funded by the Federal and NSW State Government and carried out by the Institute of Respiratory Medicine in Sydney has shown the consumption of oily fish is associated with a reduced risk of asthma in childhood.
The report suggests that an increased consumption of oily fish may reduce the prevalence of asthma in children.
The study found that the consumption of canned and processed fish was not associated with the reduced risk of asthma.
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Asthma in Australia
 Australia and New Zeland have amongst the highest prevalence of Asthma in the World.
1 in 4 young children has asthma or has had symptoms of asthma at some stage.
What's An Oily Fish?
Oily fish are fish that have an oil content greater than 2%. Fish oil contains the Omega-3 fatty acids, which are thought to be responsible for the association found. Luckily for you the consumer, many of the fish with high levels of OMEGA-3 are reasonably priced and readily available from you local retailer.
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