A deficiency of ____ in the diet of pregnant women has been linked to an increased risk of fetal spinal deformities.

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Folic acid deficiency in the diet of pregnant women has been linked to an increased risk of fetal spinal deformities, such as neural tube defects (e.g., spina bifida). This is why folic acid supplementation is widely recommended before conception and during pregnancy.

A Deficiency of ____ in the Diet of Pregnant Women