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In this section Fish

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• Healthy Fish Guide
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• Reduce Contaminant Exposure
• Women and Children

Fish Meal Serving Size

How big is one serving size of fish?

A fish meal serving size is 8 ounces uncooked or about 6 ounces cooked for a 160-pound adult. If you weigh more or less than 160 pounds, add or subtract one ounce to your serving size for each 20-pound difference in body weight.

Your Weight	Meal Size (uncooked)	A fish meal appropriate to your body size is about the size and thickness of your hand.	1 oz. is about the size of an adult thumb. A fish meal size of 1 oz. would be good for a child that weighs 20 pounds.
160 lb.	= 8 oz.
140 lb	= 7 oz.
120 lb.	= 6 oz.
100 lb.	= 5 oz.
80 lb.	= 4 oz.
60 lb.	= 3 oz.
40 lb.	= 2 oz.
20 lb.	= 1 oz.

More Resources

• Healthy Fish Guide - Make smart seafood choices when shopping or at a restaurant.
• Local Fish Advisories by Waterbody - Check advisories before you go fishing.

Content Source: Fish Advisories Program