Contemporary Nutrition 9th Edition by Gordon Wardlaw,Anne Smith

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Suzanne and Ted are planning to start a family. They are especially concerned because Suzanne's sister gave birth last year to a baby with spina bifida. In preparation for her pregnancy, Suzanne takes a multivitamin supplement and eats fortified breakfast cereal most days. She also tries to include oranges, orange juice, broccoli, and spinach salads in her diet. What is spina bifida? How do Suzanne's diet and multivitamin supplement help prevent this serious disorder? Read more about this issue in What Would You Do Recommendations at the end of Chapter 8.