P.M. asks you whether there are any foods that she should avoid while pregnant. She lists
some of her favorite foods. Which foods, if any, should she avoid eating while she is
pregnant? Select all that apply.
a. Hot dogs
b. Sushi
c. Yogurt
d. Deli meat
e. Cheddar cheese
a, b, d
Food safety issues: Listeria organisms can cause miscarriages and stillbirths; contamination may
be found in soft cheeses (cheddar cheese is a hard cheese), hot dogs, and deli meats. Toxoplasmosis
has been linked to undercooked poultry and meat. Methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenyls
(known as PCBs) found in some fish are harmful to the developing fetus; pregnant mothers should
not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish; also, they should avoid raw fish and seafood. A
total of 12 ounces of cooked fish weekly from the following varieties is acceptable: shellfish, wild-
caught salmon, canned light tuna, smaller ocean fish, or farm-raised catfish or salmon.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)