Although the incidence of neural tube defects in the US declined post-folic acid fortification, some women are still at risk. Which of the following options represents a risk group for inadequate folate status and a neural tube defect affected pregnancy?
a. Non-hispanic black women
b. Non-hispanic white women
c. Asian americans
d. Hispanic Americans
Ans: d. Hispanic Americans
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