The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

A. 40 milligrams of zinc.
B. 500 milligrams of calcium.
C. 15 milligrams of iron.
D. 400 micrograms of folic acid.


Answer: D

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