During Pregnancy,excessive Consumption of Which of the Following Micronutrients Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

During pregnancy,excessive consumption of which of the following micronutrients is MOST significantly associated with birth defects?

• A) folate
• B) vitamin C
• C) vitamin A
• D) calcium

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