All of the following are true regarding vitamin A intake and pregnancy EXCEPT:

1.too little is associated with poor fatal growth.
2.too much in the form of retinal supplements can cause fetal malformations.
3.pregnant women should limit their intake of beta-carotene to less than 5000 IU per day.
4.pregnant women should limit their intake of retinol to less than 5000 IU per day.


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