Demand and production volume are still obstacles to the inclusion of fish in school meals in Brazil

Fish is considered a food with high nutritional value and should be included in the diet for its high protein quality. However, experts warn that the consumption of this important source of protein is not yet part of the routine of the Brazilian population. One of the alternatives to change this reality is its inclusion in the meals offered by schools to children and adolescents. The topic has been discussed by industry leaders who participate in the organizing committee of the Fish Week. Thamires Quinhões, executive director of the Brazilian Association for the Promotion of Fish (Abrapes), warns that fish is currently on the school lunch menu once or twice a month. "To be more attractive to the sector, the fish could be offered once a week, which would greatly benefit students, since it is a protein rich in vitamins and amino acids essential for the development of children and adolescents", claims. The executive also reinforces that it is important to evaluate the inclusion of ...