Today is a great day.
First, Lloyd graduated from his Basic Lawyer Course and was promoted to
1^st Lieutenant. I’m so proud
of him and was pleased to have the chance to pin on his new silver bars. Second, published reports indicate that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hastakena
much-needed step towards updating their 2004 advice about seafood for pregnant
and breastfeeding women and young children. According to the Washington
Post, FDA submitted a draft report to
the White House that says the benefits of seafood outweigh the concerns and
that most people should eat more fish, traces of mercury and all.
Consistent with an onslaught of peer-reviewed studies published within the last
few years,it appears the FDA’s report suggests pregnant women in
particular should aim for at least 12 ounces (2-4 servings) of fish each
week for the optimal health of mom and baby. Knowing the science as I do,
I will certainly make eating plenty of seafood a priority when I’m expecting
some day (and think I’m doing pretty good in the meantime — lunch today was pasta with tinned herring). It’s a real
win for moms and their babies that this solid advice might be communicated
federally.