Vignette #1 Maya and Bob Have Been Married for 5

question 3

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book, How to Have a Successful Pregnancy . Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions.
Which nutrient should Maya make sure she is consuming adequately prior to becoming pregnant to reduce the risk of neural tube defects?

• A) vitamin D
• B) folate
• C) magnesium
• D) vitamin B₆
• E) vitamin E

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