Why aren't Americans Eating Seafood: Consumer Input to Better Shape Education and Policy

Americans do not eat recommended amounts of seafood as a lean protein alternative to other meats. To teach people to eat more seafood a program was developed in NJ to encourage greater consumption while also supporting the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Creators of this program realized that more knowledge from consumers on barriers to seafood consumption could better shape programming and potentially contribute to policy changes in this space. This session will focus on data collected from this seafood consumption study and discuss how using consumer data can support change in food systems through increased knowledge and access.