A Congressional Mandate for the Addition of Folic Acid to Cereals

question 20

Multiple Choice

A congressional mandate for the addition of folic acid to cereals in the United States to reduce neural tube defects in infants has been implemented. Which of the following levels of prevention has been addressed?

• A) Primary prevention
• B) Secondary prevention
• C) Tertiary prevention
• D) Assessment

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