Multiple choice

Which of the following food do not need to be avoided by a pregnant mother?

  1. liver and liver products, such as pâté

  2. Unpasteurised cheese

  3. Cooked meat

  4. Shark, swordfish and marlin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cooked meat is safe to consume during pregnancy as long as it is prepared thoroughly to eliminate harmful bacteria. In contrast, liver contains high levels of vitamin A which can be harmful, unpasteurised cheese carries a risk of listeria, and large fish like shark contain high levels of mercury.

Keep practicing — related questions