The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates folic a…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates folic acid fortification of refined grains. According to published reports, this fortification has been responsible for a significant reduction in infants born with neural tube defects.
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Gestational diabetes, due to too little insulin production and/or ineffective insulin activity, leads to maternal hyperglycemia. Uncontrolled gestational diabetes can lead to macrosomia (excessive fetal growth that can result in neonatal hypoglycemia and other complications) and an increased risk of diabetes in the offspring.
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