Take the following quiz to see
how much you know about folic acid.
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True or False:

1. The risk for birth defects of the spine or brain (neural tube defects) can be reduced by consuming folic acid at any time during pregnancy.

2. A diet high in folic acid can reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTD’s) by ten percent.

3. The average American diet provides about half of the folic acid needed to prevent NTD’s.

4. Prenatal vitamins are the only source of folic acid supplements.

5. Folic acid is the same as vitamin B6.

6. Vegetarians are at a higher risk for daily intake of folic acid in diets.

7. A woman who has had an NTD pregnancy is at equal risk of having the next pregnancy affected similarly.

8. Bread and cereal have equal amounts of folic acid.

9. Citrus fruits are a good source of folic acid.

10. You can play a vital role in raising public awareness of folic acid and NTD prevention

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