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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