Folic acid is a:
B Vitamin
Form of Vitamin C
Substitute for Vitamin E
Mineral
Folic acid is required to produce DNA:
Women of childbearing age should consume:
400mcg of folic acid everyday
200mcg of folic acid everyday
40mcg of folic acid everyday
4000mcg of folic acid everyday
A woman should be taking folic acid if she:
Is planning a pregnancy
Thinks she might be pregnant in the future
Can become pregnant, even if she is not planning a pregnancy
All of the above
Folic acid can be found in natural food sources:
The following foods are rich in folate:
Broccoli
Milk
Wholegrains
Folate is absorbed more easily than synthetic folic acid:
It is mandatory that foods such as cereals and breads are fortified with folic acid in Ireland:
While it is important to eat a healthy diet, the EASIEST way to get the right amount of folic acid every day is to:
Eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables
Eat 2 cups of wholegrains a day
Drink plenty of milk
Take 400 micrograms of synthetic folic acid
Folic acid helps with nail and hair growth:
