Which of the following vitamins or minerals can lead to congenital malformations of the fetus if taken in excess by the mother?
1. Zinc
2. Vitamin D
3. Folic acid
4. Vitamin A
4
1. Incorrect. Zinc, vitamin D, and folic acid are vital to good maternity and fetal health and are highly unlikely to be consumed in excess. Vitamin A taken in excess causes number problems; an analog of vitamin A appears in prescribed acne medications and must not be taken during pregnancy.
2. Incorrect. Zinc, vitamin D, and folic acid are vital to good maternity and fetal health and are highly unlikely to be consumed in excess. Vitamin A taken in excess causes number problems; an analog of vitamin A appears in prescribed acne medications and must not be taken during pregnancy.
3. Incorrect. Zinc, vitamin D, and folic acid are vital to good maternity and fetal health and are highly unlikely to be consumed in excess. Vitamin A taken in excess causes number problems; an analog of vitamin A appears in prescribed acne medications and must not be taken during pregnancy.
4. Correct. Zinc, vitamin D, and folic acid are vital to good maternity and fetal health and are highly unlikely to be consumed in excess. Vitamin A taken in excess causes number problems; an analog of vitamin A appears in prescribed acne medications and must not be taken during pregnancy.
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