Choose the Statements That Are True About Folate and Pregnancy

question 26

Multiple Choice

Choose the statements that are true about folate and pregnancy.

• A) Folate deficiency in pregnancy is associated with birth defects such as spina bifida.
• B) The RDA for folate increases by 50 percent.
• C) Fortified breakfast cereal is a nutrient-dense source of folate for pregnant women.
• D) All of these statements are correct.

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Definitions:

Blood-to-blood Contact

Direct exposure or transfer of blood from one person to another, often a pathway for transmitting infections.

Low-level Disinfectant

A disinfectant that kills some viruses and bacteria, but not spore-forming or non-enveloped viruses, used for surface disinfection.

Incineration

Burn, setting afire.