Aside from eating a well-balanced diet, many pregnant women take folic acid supplements to reduce their chances of giving birth to children with
A) neural tube defects.
B) low birth weights.
C) food allergies.
D) PKU.

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Folic acid supplements are recommended for pregnant women primarily to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the developing fetus, such as spina bifida and anencephaly.

Aside from Eating a Well-Balanced Diet, Many Pregnant Women Take