The Main Reason for Fortifying Grain Products with Folic Acid

question 57

Multiple Choice

The main reason for fortifying grain products with folic acid is to:

• A)reduce the incidence of birth defects called neural tube defects in infants
• B)lower serum folate concentrations during pregnancy
• C)make up for the lack of prenatal care
• D)prevent the development of osteomalacia in older adults
• E)prevent cardiovascular diseases

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Definitions:

Uric Acid

A chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines, excreted in urine and associated with gout and kidney stones when present in high concentrations.

Urea

A nitrogenous waste compound produced by the breakdown of proteins in the liver and excreted in urine.

Vertebrate Kidney

Organs in vertebrates responsible for filtering blood, removing waste products, and balancing bodily fluids.

Habitats

The natural environments where organisms live, providing the necessary resources for their survival and reproduction.