How much tuna is safe for a child to eat weekly?

My dd loves tuna sandwiches, wraps etc.... I limit it to twice a week.

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Asked by sarasmommy777 at 5:36 PM on Feb. 14, 2012 in Kids' Health

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I read recently that it's only safe once a week. My dd was eating it several times a week, but I've now cut her back to once or twice. 25MamaBear....do you also drink beer and some cigarettes?

Answer by texasgurl33 at 6:36 PM on Feb. 14, 2012
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I don't know. My daughter went through a tuna stage and it was every day for a while. Luckily she has had enough and won't eat it anymore. I'm sure 2x per week is fine.

Answer by mompam at 5:37 PM on Feb. 14, 2012
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Once or twice a week and that is for sea food

Answer by mommys2cupcakes at 6:41 PM on Feb. 14, 2012
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As long as they don't get any adverse effects from mercury then they should be fine eating it 2 or 3 times a week.

Answer by 3libras at 5:40 PM on Feb. 14, 2012
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That depends on the size of the child, and the type of tuna.

You can find a great guide to fish here: http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/walletcard.PDF

Answer by rkoloms at 6:06 AM on Feb. 15, 2012
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I just wish I could get my kids to eat tuna. I'm the only one that likes it.

Interesting question. I don't think it would be the same guidelines used for pregnant women, but mercury levels will vary based on the type of tuna. Canned has much lower mercury than fresh does.

Answer by Ginger0104 at 6:40 PM on Feb. 14, 2012
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i was told the equivalent of 1 serving per week - if it was eaten twice 1 week, then 2 times the next was okay.

Answer by annanonnymommy at 9:11 AM on Feb. 15, 2012
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what are the side affects???

Comment by sarasmommy777 (original poster) at 5:42 PM on Feb. 14, 2012
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Most kids don't have issues.
It can affect kids that carry the gene for Autism.

Answer by 3libras at 5:50 PM on Feb. 14, 2012
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well I am worried about the mercury 25Mama....it is a proven fact isn't it?
libra I didn't know about that re: the autism gene, interesting

Comment by sarasmommy777 (original poster) at 5:54 PM on Feb. 14, 2012
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