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… Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B … foods, such as fortified breakfast cereals. Getting enough of this vitamin prevents folate …
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… 38c What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in … make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People …
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… Topic Overview Why is it important to get enough calcium and vitamin D? Your body needs … long-term (chronic) muscle aches and pains. Getting enough vitamin D helps prevent these … others their age. They also have a chance of getting a rare disease called rickets , which …
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… of water to work properly. If your diet has enough fibre in it, your stools should become … of water to work properly. If your diet has enough fibre in it, your stools should become …
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… You can be reassured that your baby is eating enough and is well nourished when he or she: … You can be reassured that your baby is eating enough and is well nourished when he or she: …
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… sources. Notice how much potassium you're getting. You can figure out how much potassium … sources. Notice how much potassium you're getting. You can figure out how much potassium …
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Overview What is the recommended daily amount of iron? The recommended daily amount of iron varies. Most people need the following amount of iron each day. footnote 1 , footnote 2 Recommended daily …
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… Overview Anemia is when the body does not have enough red blood cells. Symptoms include … well can help prevent and manage it. Folate (folic acid) deficiency anemia Learn about the … enough folic acid: Folate deficiency anemia Getting enough folic acid (folate) Iron …
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… push away Be content and relaxed Is my baby getting enough milk? Your baby is getting enough human … taking a daily multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid. You may also need a 1000 mcg …
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… and use condoms to reduce the risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection … (IVF) Self-Care Take a multivitamin with folic acid. This helps to prevent birth … Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) Quitting Smoking …