A woman tells her doctor that she would like to get pregnant. The doctor suggests she begin taking a supplement even before getting pregnant to prevent complications of the spinal column. Woman conferring with her doctor. 1. Which vitamin does the doctor recommend?
A. Niacin.
B. Vitamin C.
C. Folate.
D. Vitamin A.
2. What foods could the woman consume to increase her intakes of this vitamin?
A. Spinach.
B. Chicken Mushrooms.
C. White fortified bread.
D. Orange juice.
3. What function of this vitamin makes it so important to infant development and prevention of neural tube defects?
A. Nerve transmission.
B. Electrolyte balance.
C. Cell division.
D. Bone health.