Which of the following things that you can do to reduce pesticide residues in your diet is related to bioaccumulation?
A) Peel fruits and vegetables when possible
B) Trim the fat from meat, chicken, and fish
C) Cook foods that you think have been exposed to chemicals
D) Ask for organically grown produce at a farmer's market
E) All of these are related to bioaccumulation

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Bioaccumulation refers to the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, in an organism. Pesticides can accumulate in the fat tissues of animals. Therefore, trimming the fat from meat, chicken, and fish can reduce the intake of these substances.

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