Multiple choice general knowledge

Asparagus is especially good for pregnant women. Why?

  1. It helps the mother avoid miscarrying

  2. It protects the mother from spina bifida

  3. It protects the developing child from spina bifida

  4. It helps the developing child grow
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Explanation

Asparagus is rich in folate (folic acid), a B vitamin essential for neural tube development in embryos. Adequate folate intake before and during early pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida in the developing fetus.

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