This book provides descriptive information on fisheries and nutrition, and outlines actions that could be taken to enhance the contribution of fisheries to the alleviation of malnutrition. It derives generalizations regarding the evaluation and design of fisheries projects and fisheries policies. .

Fish and Nutrition -- Introduction -- Fish in the World Food System -- The Nutritive Value of Fish -- Using Fish to Alleviate Malnutrition -- National and Regional Case Studies -- The Philippines -- Thailand -- India -- Southern Africa -- The Pacific Islands -- Guidelines -- Fisheries Project Evaluation and Design -- Fisheries Policy