Lesson Note on the Uses of Fish and Fish Products For JSS2

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Uses of fish, fish products and other aquatic food organisms

Fish is high in demand for health today because of low cholesterol (unsaturated fat) content. Fish and other aquatic food organisms are an important source of animal proteins, minerals and vitamins essential for normal growth and development of the body. These are:

1. They are sources of food.
2. The skin of some aquatic organisms e.g. sharks, whale,s etc. are used as fine leather for making bags shoe belts etc
3. Fish production provides raw materials for industries.
4. Fishery provides employment opportunities for many people.
5. Fish and its parts may be processed into fish meal which is an essential ingredient in most animal feeds
6. The shell of oysters and periwinkle are used for decorating the walls of some buildings.
7. Unlike pork, beef, mutton, and chevon, fish has no cultural or religious barriers.
8. Some fish  (coloured fish ) are used for …..

EVALUATION

List six importance of fish to man

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. State four products of fish that are of economic importance.
2. List three categorize of other aquatic organisms apart from fish and give two examples each.