Which of the Following Aspects of a Pregnant Woman's Nutritional

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following aspects of a pregnant woman's nutritional status increases the risk of a neural tube defect in the fetus?

• A) megadoses of beta-carotene
• B) iodine deficiency
• C) folate deficiency
• D) excess alcohol consumption

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Definitions:

CAPM

The Capital Asset Pricing Model is a conceptual model employed to calculate the anticipated return on an investment, taking into account both the risk associated with the investment and the time value of money.

Market Portfolio

A theoretical portfolio that includes all assets available in the market, each weighted by its market capitalization, often used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

SML Relationship

The Security Market Line relationship, which represents the expected return of a security or portfolio in relation to its beta, or market risk.

Multifactor CAPM

An extension of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) that incorporates multiple factors in the assessment of risk and expected return of an asset, beyond just the market risk.