One concern with administration of folic acid is that it may: cause fetal malformation. worsen microcytic anemia. mask signs of vitamin B12 deficiency. negatively impact potassium levels.
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Base your answer on the following information and on your knowledge of biology. Folic acid is a type of vitamin that is essential for the normal growth and development of cells in the body. If a woman consumes folic acid in her diet before and during the earliest stages of pregnancy, it can help to reduce her baby's risk for developing a type of birth defect called a neural tube defect. Early in pregnancy, the neural tube forms the brain and spinal cord. If the neural tube does not form properly, serious birth defects may result. Identify one factor, other than a lack of folic acid, that may interfere with the proper development of essential organs during pregnancy.
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Base your answer on the following information and on your knowledge of biology: Folic acid is a type of vitamin that is essential for the normal growth and development of cells in the body. If a woman consumes folic acid in her diet before and during the earliest stages of pregnancy, it can help to reduce her baby's risk for developing a type of birth defect called a neural tube defect. Early in pregnancy, the neural tube forms the brain and spinal cord. If the neural tube does not form properly, serious birth defects may result. Many foods, such as breads, cereals, pastas, and rice, are fortified or enriched with folic acid. Explain why adding folic acid to foods is an advantage to people other than pregnant women:
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