A mother has recently learned that her infant has been diagnosed with spina bifida.  During tertiary care of the infant, she asks how this could have happened. Which nutrient will you suggest was lacking during gestation? A. Calcium B. Vitimin D C. Folic Acid D. Vitamin K

Consider her dairy  intake. What nutrients  might be missing??Group of answer choicesVitamins E and CProtein and calciumVitamin B and ironVitamin K and Iron

Spina bifida, a condition in which the spinal cord is not completely enclosed by the spinal column, is the result ofMultiple choice question.the inability of the fetus to add baby fat during the fetal period.problems in neural tube development during the embryonic period.a slower rate of cell differentiation in the period after conception.the failure of the zygote to appropriately attach to the uterine wall during the germinal period.

Which of the following statements is true about folate and pregnancy?Multiple ChoiceFolate deficiency in pregnancy is associated with birth defects such as spina bifida.The RDA for folate for pregnant women increases by 50 percent over the RDA for nonpregnant women.Fortified breakfast cereal is a nutrient-dense source of folate for pregnant women.All of these choices are correct.

Which of the following nutrients is important for bone health in both the mother and fetus during pregnancy?Group of answer choicesOmega-3 fatty acidsCalciumIronVitamin C

A lack of which vitamin during embryonic development is linked to fetal mortality?Multiple choice question.KAED