6. About how many pregnancies are affected by spina bifida and anencephaly each year in the U.S.? Hint

a) 100
b) 500
c) 2,000
d) 3,000	7. In order to help prevent neural tube defects, folic acid must be taken: Hint a) after a woman discovers she is pregnant b) has her first prenatal visit c) before and during the first few months of pregnancy d) during the third trimester 8. While it's important to eat a healthy diet, the EASIEST way to get the right amount of folic acid everyday is to: Hint a) eat 2 cups of whole grains b) eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables c) drink a quart of milk d) take 400 micrograms of synthetic folic acid 9. A woman should be taking folic acid if she: Hint a) is planning a pregnancy b) is capable of becoming pregnant, even if she is not planning a pregnancy c) thinks she might become pregnant sometime in the future d) all of the above  10. Now that you are an expert on folic acid, you should Hint a) make sure to take a multivitamin containing folic acid everyday b) eat foods rich in folate, and foods fortified with synthetic folic acid c) tell a friend about the importance of folic acid d) all of the above Return to Top of page Date: July 27, 2005 Content source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities   Topic Home   Basics   All Women, Every Day   Folic Acid Promotion Activities Health Professionals Materials Acido Fólico Folic Acid Radio PSAs-now available by download Pregnancy-Planning Education Program Birth Defects Excite Science Ambassadors Sorry, we can't give you medical advice. Please talk with your doctor for questions about yourself. For other information, please contact:  flo@cdc.gov Mailing Address           Home   |   Policies and Regulations   |   Disclaimer   |   e-Government   |  FOIA   |  Contact Us   Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, U.S.A Public Inquiries: 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636); 1-888-232-6348 (TTY), 24 Hours/Every Day - cdcinfo@cdc.gov