Fish consumption is encouraged during pregnancy because of the importance of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA in _____ development; however, the FDA and EPA advise against consumption of fish likely to contain high levels of _____

A. fetal brain development; lead
B. fetal bone development; arsenic
C. fetal brain development; mercury
D. fetal bone development; mercury


C

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