Get Enough Folic Acid

The Basics Folic acid is a vitamin that can prevent birth defects. The Benefits Folic acid can prevent birth defects of the baby’s brain or spine if a woman takes it before and during pregnancy. Take Action! It’s easy to get the folic acid you need. Just eat a bowl of cereal or take a vitamin with folic acid every day.

Check out this list of cereals that have 100% DV of folic acid. Find one you like and write it on your grocery list.
If you don’t take a multivitamin, write yourself a note to pick some up at the pharmacy.
Tell a friend how important it is to take folic acid, especially if she may become pregnant some day.

Learn how to get other vitamins and minerals by eating healthy.

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