All of the following statements about neural defects are true except The influence of substances during fetal growth on the development of diseases in later life is referred to as . Women who are capable of becoming pregnant should consume per day of synthetic folate from fortified foods and/or supplements in addition to folate from a varied diet.

The influence of substances during fetal growth on the development of diseases in later life is referred to as fetal programming.

Women who are capable of becoming pregnant should consume 400 micrograms per day of synthetic folate from fortified foods and/or supplements in addition to folate from a varied diet.

1. Fetal programming

2. 400 micrograms

Explanation:

Neural tube defects occur in the first month of pregnancy. They are birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. spina bifida and anencephaly are the most common of these defects.

Fetal programming, can also be called prenatal programming, in this period, tissues and organs are created. Insufficient nutrition during this period can cause permanent alterations to structural and physiological functions of the fetus.

The U.S. Public Health Service has recommended that all women with the likelihood of being pregnant get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid each day to prevent neural tube defects.