Folate deficiency primary prevention

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Primary Prevention

  • The best way to get the daily requirement of all essential vitamins is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the food guide plate. Most people in the United States eat enough folic acid because it is plentiful in the food supply.
  • Folate occurs naturally in the following foods:
    • Beans and legumes
    • Citrus fruits and juices
    • Wheat bran and other whole grains
    • Dark green leafy vegetables
    • Poultry, pork, and shellfish
    • Liver
  • The Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board recommends that adults should have 400 micrograms of folate daily.
  • Women capable of becoming pregnant should receive this amount with folic acid supplements, not just fortified foods, to ensure the proper daily intake.
  • Specific recommendations depend on a person's age, gender, and other factors (such as pregnancy). Many foods now have extra folic acid added to help prevent birth defects.

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