A newborn is at increased risk of having a neural tube defect if its mother's diet was deficient in which of the following vitamins?
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin B-6
C)Vitamin C
D)Folate

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Folate is crucial for neural tube development in the fetus, particularly during the first trimester of pregnancy. Deficiency in folate during pregnancy can result in neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly. Vitamin A, B-6, and C are important for various aspects of fetal development but are not specifically linked to neural tube defects.

A Newborn Is at Increased Risk of Having a Neural