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dalyningkenk

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Which of the following is a feature of heavy metal intake and pregnancy?
 
  a. Mercury, but not lead, can easily cross the placenta.
  b. Lead and mercury both damage the fetal nervous system.
  c. Pregnant women are advised to limit consumption of shark and swordfish to no more than once per week.
  d. Pregnant women are advised to avoid shellfish around the critical period of brain development but may resume normal intake thereafter.
  e. King mackerel and tilefish are both safe to consume as much as desired.

Question 2

Which of the following recommendations for pregnant women and alcohol intake has been issued by the U.S. Surgeon General?
 
  a. They should drink absolutely no alcohol.
  b. They should refrain from drinking hard liquor only.
  c. They are permitted to ingest no more than 2 drinks per day.
  d. They are permitted to ingest small amounts of alcohol during the first 3 months but none thereafter.
  e. Organic beer and wine is acceptable.



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jrpg123456

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A




dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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