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Take part in our awareness quiz as part of Folic Acid Awareness Week 2021!

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Quiz: Folic Acid Awareness Week 2021

Question 1 of 10

1

Folic acid is a:

Select one of the following:

  • B Vitamin

  • Form of Vitamin C

  • Substitute for Vitamin E

  • Mineral

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

Folic acid is required to produce DNA:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Women of childbearing age should consume:

Select one of the following:

  • 400mcg of folic acid everyday

  • 200mcg of folic acid everyday

  • 40mcg of folic acid everyday

  • 4000mcg of folic acid everyday

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

A woman should be taking folic acid if she:

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Folic acid can be found in natural food sources:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

The following foods are rich in folate:

Select one of the following:

  • Broccoli

  • Milk

  • Wholegrains

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Folate is absorbed more easily than synthetic folic acid:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

It is mandatory that foods such as cereals and breads are fortified with folic acid in Ireland:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

While it is important to eat a healthy diet, the EASIEST way to get the right amount of folic acid every day is to:

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Folic acid helps with nail and hair growth:

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation