A nurse is instructing a woman who is contemplating pregnancy about nutritional needs. To reduce the risk of giving birth to a newborn who has a neural tube defect, which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

D Avoid all foods containing aspartame. B Avoid any alcohol consumption. A Increase your intake of iron-rich foods and take a prenatal vitamin. C Take a folic acid supplement for at least 3 months before you get pregnant.