The nurse is providing nutrition counseling for a patient planning pregnancy.The nurse should emphasize the importance of consuming which nutrient to prevent neural tube defects?

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The nurse should emphasize the importance of consuming folic acid even before conception to prevent neural tube defects from developing.Calcium and protein needs also increase during pregnancy; however,their consumption does not prevent neural tube defects.Vitamin D consumption does not prevent neural tube defects.

The Nurse Is Providing Nutrition Counseling for a Patient Planning