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1
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deficiency of what vitamins leads to increased risk of NTDs

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  • folate

- B12 and B6

2
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low iron intake in childhood and adolescence can lead to

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  • infections impaired learning capacity
3
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poor vitamin B12 status during menopause increases the risk for

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  • polyneuropathy and mental impairment
4
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poor vitamin D during menopause increases the risk for

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  • osteoporosis and cancer
5
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low calcium during menopause increases the risk for

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  • osteoporosis
6
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most common causes of constipation

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  • inadequate fluid intake
  • low fiber consumption
  • lack of exercise
7
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function of vitamin A

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  • needed for vision, immune function and growth
8
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function of vitamin D

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  • needed for growth regulation, immune function, calcium absorption, and bone health
9
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function of vitamin E

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  • antioxidant
10
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function of vitamin K

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  • bone and vascular heath