A maternal diet that is rich in ____ helps minimize the risk of Down syndrome or spinal tube defects in the unborn child.

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Folic acid has been shown to reduce the risk of birth defects in the neural tube (spinal cord and brain) by up to 70%. Therefore, a maternal diet that is rich in folic acid helps minimize the risk of Down syndrome or spinal tube defects in the unborn child.

A Maternal Diet That Is Rich in ____ Helps Minimize