Folate deficiency is the most prevalent of all vitamin deficiencies in the United States. What factors may be responsible for this deficiency?
a. Inadequate consumption of leafy vegetables like kale and turnip greens
b. Inadequate consumption of dairy products
c. Alcoholism
d. Too much sugar in the diet
Ans: a. Inadequate consumption of leafy vegetables like kale and turnip greens
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