Folic Acid Is Extremely Important During the First Trimester of Pregnancy.The

question 14

Multiple Choice

Folic acid is extremely important during the first trimester of pregnancy.The patient asks the nurse to recommend foods high in folic acid so that they can be included in her dietary intake.Which of the following food items can the nurse recommend to the patient as a rich source of folic acid?

• A) Ice cream
• B) Beef
• C) Orange juice
• D) Green, leafy vegetables

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Definitions:

Rhizomes

Horizontal underground stems that produce new shoots and roots at intervals along their length.

Stolons

Horizontal above-ground stems or runners that stem from the base of a plant, allowing for asexual reproduction.

Adventitious Buds

Buds that form in unusual places, such as on stems or roots, which can give rise to new plants.

Aboveground Shoots

Parts of a plant, including stems and leaves, that grow above the earth's surface and are involved in photosynthesis and reproduction.