Multiple choice

Which of the following is protective against neural tube defects (NTDs) in offspring?

  1. Folate

  2. Niacin

  3. Thiamin

  4. Pantothenic acid
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Explanation

Adequate folate intake before and during early pregnancy is critical for proper closure of the neural tube in the developing embryo. This has led to widespread fortification of grain products with folic acid to reduce the incidence of spina bifida and anencephaly.

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