Get Enough Folic Acid

The Basics Women of childbearing age need 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid each day. Folic acid is a vitamin that can help prevent birth defects. Take Action! Eat a bowl of cereal or take a multivitamin with folic acid every day.

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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.

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

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