While teaching a preconception class,the nurse includes which of the following recommendations to decrease the risk of neural tube defects?

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The recommended daily intake of folate for women of reproductive age is 0.4-0.8 mg/day to decrease the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus. Vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin A do not have a direct impact on neural tube defects. In fact, high levels of vitamin A intake can actually increase the risk of birth defects.

While Teaching a Preconception Class,the Nurse Includes Which of the Following