Studies report that folate supplements for women may lower the incidence of neural tube defects of infants when the vitamin is taken during the Group of answer choices second trimester of pregnancy. second and third trimesters of pregnancy. prior to conception but stopping when pregnancy occurs. month before conception through the first trimester of pregnancy. last trimester of pregnancy.
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Folate is an important B-vitamin that is part of a healthy and well-balanced diet. Many foods are now supplemented with folate to ensure adequate consumption. Select the correct statement about folate. a. Macrocytic anemia occurs from consuming too much folic acid from supplements. b. Folate intake is most important during the third trimester of pregnancy. c. Neural tube defects are associated with low folate intake during pregnancy. d. Neural tube defects are currently very common in the United States.
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Folic acid is crucial to the proper development of the neural tube. In order to prevent the development of neural tube defects, individuals are recommended to take folic acid regularly so that if they become pregnant, their levels of folic acid are high enough. Why would only starting to take folic acid once an individual finds out they are pregnant not necessarily be sufficient?
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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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