Question

circle the answer that best fits the question. food for life 4.3

1. the vitamin that helps reduce neural tube defects in unborn babies is

a. d
b. folic acid
c. niacin
d. phosphorus

1. folic acid can be found in

a. eggs, cheese, and milk
b. dark leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, nuts, whole grains, and fortified cereals
c. apricots, plums, tomatoes, cereal and corn
d. sunflower seed, walnuts, pecans, and almonds

1. the defect caused by the neural tube failing to close completely is

a. attention deficit disorder
b. chicken pox
c. pluminism
d. spina bifida

1. the neural tube closes how many weeks into pregnancy?

a. 20
b. 12
c. 6
d. 15

1. the neural tube is embryonic tissue that forms the and

a. bones and tissue
b. brain and spinal cord
c. hands and feet
d. kidneys and gall bladder

1. with spina bifida gaps occur in the bones of the

a. embryonic tissue
b. arms
c. spinal cord
d. hands and feet

1. spina bifida causes all the following except:

a. curvature of the spine
b. death
c. paralysis
d. pigeon toed

1. pregnant women need at least a 1000 mgs of this for strong bones and teeth

a. a
b. calcium
c. phosphorus
d. k

Explanation:

1. Folic acid is crucial for preventing neural tube defects in unborn babies.
2. Dark leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, nuts, whole grains, and fortified cereals are rich sources of folic acid.
3. Spina bifida occurs when the neural tube fails to close completely.
4. The neural tube closes around 6 weeks into pregnancy.
5. The neural tube forms the brain and spinal cord.
6. In spina bifida, gaps occur in the bones of the spinal cord.
7. Spina bifida does not typically cause death.
8. Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, and pregnant women need at least 1000 mgs.

Answer:

1. b. Folic Acid
2. b. dark leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, nuts, whole grains, and fortified cereals
3. d. Spina Bifida
4. c. 6
5. b. brain and spinal cord
6. c. spinal cord
7. b. death
8. b. Calcium