Insufficient intake of folic acid during pregnancy increases the risk of having a baby with

A) autism.
B) leukemia.
C) spina bifida.
D) sudden infant death syndrome.

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Insufficient intake of folic acid during pregnancy increases the risk of having a baby withA)  autism.B)  leukemia.C)  spina bifida.D)  sudden infant death syndrome.

Jennifer Bonilla · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Insufficient intake of folic acid during pregnancy increases the risk of having a baby with spina bifida, a neural tube defect that affects the spine and can cause severe physical disabilities. Adequate folic acid intake during pregnancy is important for the healthy development of the baby's brain and spinal cord. Insufficient intake of folic acid has not been linked to autism, leukemia, or sudden infant death syndrome.

Insufficient intake of folic acid during pregnancy increases the risk of having a baby with

A) autism.
B) leukemia.
C) spina bifida.
D) sudden infant death syndrome.

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