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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an advisory for all pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, lactating mothers, and young children not to eat:
 a. raw sprouts and mushrooms that grow in soil and cannot be washed well.
  b. aged or fermented foods containing tyramine.
  c. king mackerel, swordfish, shark, and tilefish.
  d. food products on commercial salad bars.

Question 2

Herbal supplements should not be taken by pregnant women because:
 a. they can cause fetal anomalies.
  b. some of them can contribute to low birthweight.
  c. the FDA has approved them only for non-pregnant consumers.
  d. most have not been tested for safety or effectiveness during pregnancy.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d



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