The mother's consumption of folic acid in her diet is known to help prevent ____ in the child.

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The consumption of folic acid in the mother's diet is specifically known to help prevent neural tube defects in the child, such as anencephaly or spinal bifida. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that is not preventable by the mother's diet, while phocomelia and FAE/FAS are caused by other factors such as exposure to drugs and alcohol during pregnancy. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a result of various factors and is not directly related to folic acid consumption.

The Mother's Consumption of Folic Acid in Her Diet Is