One danger in using nonfood supplementation of nutrients is:
a. increased absorption of all vitamins.
b. development of pregnancy-induced hypertension.
c. increased caloric intake.
d. toxic effects on the fetus.
D
The use of supplements in addition to food may increase the intake of some nutrients to doses much higher than the recommended amounts. Overdoses of some nutrients have been shown to cause fetal defects.
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