VII. 1  Efficacy: Congenital defect detection in pregnancies. 2  Multiple of median (MOM) cut-off over 2.0 to 2.5. 3  False Positive Rate in normal pregnancies: 5%. 4  Trisomy 21 sensitivity: 21%. 5  Only marker in Triple Screen for Neural Tube Defect Anencephaly sensitivity: 90%. Spina bifida sensitivity: 80%.
Vegetables should be consumed in large amounts when following the Mediterranean diet. Featured foods include artichokes, eggplant, celery, broccoli, onions, peas, peppers, sweet potatoes, lettuce, mushrooms, celery and tomatoes. In place of sweets, fruits are eaten for desserts.
Foods to Eat. You should base your diet on these healthy, unprocessed Mediterranean foods. 1  Vegetables: Tomatoes, broccoli, kale, spinach, onions, cauliflower, carrots, Brussels sprouts, cucumbers, etc.  Fruits: Apples, bananas, oranges, pears, strawberries, grapes, dates, figs, melons, peaches, etc.