Folic Acid Recommendations

Randall Weiseman July 9, 2009 Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Federal guidelines for folic acid intake have been updated to strongly encourage all women of child bearing age to take a daily multi-vitamin with folic acid. Julie Shertzer with Ohio State Extension explains why and what this important nutrient is.

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