What Foods Are Good for Preventing Birth Defects?
                                
                                
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                                According to the CDC, approximately 4,000 infants are born with a neural tube defect each year in the United States. A healthy, balanced diet rich in specific vitamins and minerals plays a critical role in supplementing prenatal vitamins and can significantly help in preventing birth defects.