Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result.
-Absence of major portion of the brain and skull

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Anencephaly is a birth defect where a major portion of the brain and skull are absent, and is associated with inadequate folic acid intake before and during pregnancy. Nutritional counseling regarding folic acid supplementation can help prevent anencephaly.

Nutritional Counseling Is an Integral Component to the Practice of Dental