Deficiencies of folate,vitamin B₁₂,iodine,and essential fatty acids during fetal development can reduce cognitive functioning,but the effects are reversible with adequate nourishment during infancy and childhood.

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While some effects of deficiencies in folate, vitamin B12, iodine, and essential fatty acids during fetal development can be mitigated with adequate nourishment during infancy and childhood, not all cognitive impairments are fully reversible. The extent of reversibility depends on the timing, duration, and severity of the deficiency.

Deficiencies of Folate,vitamin B₁₂,iodine,and Essential Fatty Acids During Fetal Development