Food Safety - Agriculture and Fisheries

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editor PEN
• Advocate for Child Nutrition & Type I Diabetes
• Chair of Mindful Eating Counselling Working Group

Practice Focus:
Diabetes

Contributions:

• Are there safety concerns for the ingestion of fish in older children and adults related to mercury contamination?  

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• What is the safe level of mercury that one can consume?  

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• How can consumers reduce their exposure to pesticides/herbicides?  

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• Is the consumption of rice (white and brown) associated with increased arsenic-related health risks?  

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• Food Safety - Pesticides/Herbicides Background

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• Food Safety - Arsenic in Rice Background

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