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    What Do You Know About Mercury in Fish?

    Nearly all fish and shellfish have some mercury in them, the federal government says. Find out how much you know about mercury in fish by taking this quiz.

    1. Mercury in the environment can cause health problems when it is in which form?
    2. Which of these ocean creatures have the highest amount of methylmercury in them?
    3. People are more likely to get the most methylmercury by eating:
    4. Mercury is most harmful to:
    5. Which agency is responsible for watching mercury levels in bodies of water?
    6. High levels of methylmercury can cause:
    7. Which fish should not be eaten by pregnant or breastfeeding people, or children?
    8. How much fish should a pregnant person have each week?
    Online Medical Reviewer: Dansinger, Michael MD
    Online Medical Reviewer: Poulson, Brittany, MDA RDN CD CDE
    Online Medical Reviewer: Wojcik, Stacey, MBS, BSN, RN
    Date Last Reviewed: 5/1/2023
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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