Question

maureen is pregnant and, as prescribed by her doctor, is taking a prenatal supplement that contains 400 micrograms of folic acid and 150 micrograms of iodine. adequate iodine intake during pregnancy can help to prevent ______ in the infant. multiple choice cretinism anemia spina bifida anencephaly

Explanation:

Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone production. During pregnancy, inadequate iodine can lead to cretinism (a condition with stunted growth and intellectual disability) in the infant. Anemia is related to iron/vitamin deficiencies, spina bifida and anencephaly are related to folic acid deficiency, not iodine. So the correct option is the one related to iodine - related infant condition.

Answer:

A. cretinism