An adequate intake of which nutrient during pregnancy is associated with a decreased risk of neural tube defects in newborns?
A)calcium
B)iron
C)protein
D)folate

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Folate is essential for the proper development of the neural tube in the fetus. Adequate levels of folate intake during pregnancy have been shown to decrease the risk of neural tube defects in newborns. It is recommended that women who are planning on getting pregnant or who are pregnant take a folic acid supplement and consume foods high in folate.

An Adequate Intake of Which Nutrient During Pregnancy Is Associated