While teaching a preconception class, the nurse includes which of the following recommendations to decrease the risk of neural tube defects?

1. 500 mg vitamin C every day
2. 0.4 mg folate every day
3. 1500 mg calcium every day
4. 600 mg vitamin A every day


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Rationale:
1. This nutrient does not decrease the risk of neural tube defects.
2. Folic acid supplementation prior to conception is recommended, since this decreases the risk of neural tube defects.
3. This nutrient does not decrease the risk of neural tube defects.
4. This nutrient does not decrease the risk of neural tube defects.

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