You are examining a 27-year-old pregnant woman who is at 32 weeks' gestation. Blood work indicates she is suffering from macrocytic anemia. Her diet consists mainly of starchy foods with little meat and green vegetables. Which of the following vitamins is most likely deficient in this woman?

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Macrocytic anemia in pregnancy is often due to folate deficiency, especially with a diet low in green vegetables.

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