The Main Reason for Fortifying Grain Products with Folic Acid

Multiple Choice

The main reason for fortifying grain products with folic acid is to:

A) reduce the incidence of birth defects called neural tube defects in infants
B) lower serum folate concentrations during pregnancy
C) make up for the lack of prenatal care
D) prevent the development of osteomalacia in older adults
E) prevent cardiovascular diseases