State of Illinois Department of Human Services Get the "B"
Attitude Why you need Folic Acid What is Folic Acid? Folic Acid
is a B vitamin. Women's diets are often lacking enough of this
very important vitamin. Why Do You Need Folic Acid? - To prevent
birth defects, if taken before becoming pregnant. - To help a
baby's brain and spine grow properly during the first months of
pregnancy. - It may prevent some cancers and heart disease.
Folic Acid also may be called Folate or Folacin on food labels.
How To Add Folic Acid To Your Diet? - Take a multivitamin pill
each day that contains 400 micrograms of folic acid. This may be
shown on the label as 400 mcg. - Eat foods that are high in
folic acid. - Eat at least five servings of fruits and
vegetables every day. Take 400 micrograms of the B Vitamin Folic
Acid everyday. Foods Rich in Folic Acid Choose fruits and
vegetables you enjoy eating from this list. They are good
sources of folic acid. It is very important for you to eat
fruits and vegetables every day. Foods w