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the epa recommends that pregnant women and young children should not consume top predators (like swordfish, shark) because of
low nitrogen content.
high mercury content.
high nitrogen content.
low mercury content.
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Top marine predators like swordfish and shark accumulate high levels of mercury in their tissues through biomagnification. Mercury is toxic, especially to the developing nervous systems of fetuses and young children, so the EPA advises this group to avoid them.
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high mercury content.