Which vitamins or minerals can lead to congenital malformations of the fetus if taken in excess by the mother?
a. Zinc
b. Vitamin D
c. Folic acid
d. Vitamin A
D
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A Zinc is vital to good maternity and fetal health but is highly unlikely to be con-sumed in excess.
B Vitamin D is vital to good maternity and fetal health but is highly unlikely to be consumed in excess.
C Folic acid is vital to good maternity and fetal health but is highly unlikely to be consumed in excess.
D Vitamin A taken in excess causes a number of problems. An analog of vitamin A appears in prescribed acne medications, which must not be taken during pregnancy.
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