Studies Show That Adequate Consumption of Folate Before Pregnancy Can

question 63

Multiple Choice

Studies show that adequate consumption of folate before pregnancy can decrease the incidence of _____.

• A) spina bifida
• B) malnutrition
• C) attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
• D) osteoporosis
• E) type 1 diabetes

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