Which of the following is the best plan of action for a light-skinned woman of childbearing age living in the tropics and concerned about giving birth to a child with neural tube defects (NTDs)?
A. using a tanning booth to give her skin accelerated protection against the sun
B. taking vitamin D supplements
C. drinking plenty of fluids to boost her body's ability to regulate its own temperature
D. doing nothing, since a woman's chance of giving birth to a child with NTDs is genetically determined
E. taking folic acid/folate supplements and protecting herself against the sun with sunscreen, clothing, and shelter
Answer: E
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