Which of the Following Is the Best Plan of Action

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best plan of action for a light-skinned woman of childbearing age living in the tropics and concerned about giving birth to a child with neural tube defects (NTDs) ?

• A) using a tanning booth to give her skin accelerated protection against the sun
• B) taking vitamin D supplements
• C) drinking plenty of fluids to boost her body's thermoregulation
• D) doing nothing, since a woman's chance of giving birth to a child with NTDs is genetically determined
• E) taking folic acid/folate supplements and protecting herself against the sun with sunscreen, clothing, and shelter

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