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Folic acid is a fat soluble vitamin.
• True
• False
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Folic acid is a fat soluble vitamin.
• True Incorrect. Folic acid is a water
soluble vitamin.
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Folic acid is a fat soluble vitamin.
• False Correct! Folic acid is a water
soluble vitamin.
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Another name for folic acid is:
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Ferritin
• Folate
Folic Acid
Another name for folic acid is:
• Vitamin B1 Incorrect. Folate is another
name for folic acid. Vitamin B1 is
Thiamin and Vitamin B2 is Riboflavin.
Ferritin is a protein complex found in the
mineral iron.
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Another name for folic acid is:
• Vitamin B2 Incorrect. Folate is another
name for folic acid. Vitamin B1 is
Thiamin and Vitamin B2 is Riboflavin.
Ferritin is a protein complex found in the
mineral iron.
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Another name for folic acid is:
• Ferritin Incorrect. Folate is another
name for folic acid. Vitamin B1 is
Thiamin and Vitamin B2 is Riboflavin.
Ferritin is a protein complex found in the
mineral iron.
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Another name for folic acid is:
• Folate Correct! Folate is another name
for folic acid. Vitamin B1 is Thiamin and
Vitamin B2 is Riboflavin. Ferritin is a
protein complex found in the mineral
iron.
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This is the recommended daily intake
of folic acid an adult (male or female)
should consume daily.
• 400μg
• 600μg
• 800μg
Folic Acid
This is the recommended daily intake
amount of folic acid an adult (male or
female) should consume daily.
• 400μg each day Correct! However,
pregnant women should take in 800μg
per day of folic acid.
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Folic Acid
This is the recommended daily intake
amount of folic acid an adult (male or
female) should consume daily.
• 600μg each day Incorrect. The
recommended intake is 400μg per day.
Pregnant women should consume
800μg per day.
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Folic Acid
This is the recommended daily intake
amount of folic acid an adult (male or
female) should consume daily.
• 800μg each day Incorrect. The
recommended intake is 400μg per day.
Pregnant women should consume
800μg per day.
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You must be very careful not to
consume too much folic acid
because the body stores excess and
can be harmful.
• True
• False
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You should be very careful not to
consume too much folic acid
because the body stores excess.
• True Incorrect. Folic acid is a watersoluble vitamin, meaning that your body
only absorbs what it needs. Any excess
is excreted through urine.
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You must be very careful not to
consume too much folic acid
because the body stores excess.
• False Correct! Folic acid is a watersoluble vitamin, meaning that your body
only absorbs what it needs. Any excess
is excreted through urine.
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Individuals with anemia, liver or
Crohn’s disease, women of
childbearing age and alcoholics must
get extra folic acid.
• True
• False
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Individuals with anemia, liver or
Crohn’s disease, women of
childbearing age and alcoholics must
get extra folic acid.
• True Correct!
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Individuals with anemia, liver or
Crohn’s disease, women of
childbearing age and alcoholics must
get extra folic acid.
• False Incorrect. These individuals do
need extra folic acid daily.
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Adequate intake of folic acid prior to
becoming pregnant is important in
preventing premature births, low
birth weights and/or neural tube
defects.
• True
• False
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Adequate intake of folic acid prior to
becoming pregnant is important in
preventing premature births, low
birth weights and/or neural tube
defects.
• True Correct!
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Adequate intake of folic acid prior to
becoming pregnant is important in
preventing premature births, low
birth weights and/or neural tube
defects.
• False Incorrect. This statement is
correct.
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This is NOT a good source of folic
acid.
• Eggs
• Green Leafy Vegetables
• Legumes
• Enriched Grain Products
• Meat and Seafood
Folic Acid
This is NOT a good source of folic
acid.
• Eggs Correct! Eggs are not a good
source of folic acid. Green leafy
vegetables, enriched grain products
(such as breads, cereals and flour),
legumes, meat and seafood are good
sources of folic acid.
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This is NOT a good source of folic
acid.
• Green Leafy Vegetables Incorrect.
Eggs are not a good source of folic acid.
Green leafy vegetables, enriched grain
products (such as breads, cereals and
flour), legumes, meat and seafood are
good sources of folic acid.
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This is NOT a good source of folic
acid.
• Legumes Incorrect. Eggs are not a
good source of folic acid. Green leafy
vegetables, enriched grain products
(such as breads, cereals and flour),
legumes, meat and seafood are good
sources of folic acid.
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This is NOT a good source of folic
acid.
• Enriched Grain Products Incorrect.
Eggs are not a good source of folic acid.
Green leafy vegetables, enriched grain
products (such as breads, cereals and
flour), legumes, meat and seafood are
good sources of folic acid.
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This is NOT a good source of folic acid.
• Meat and Seafood Incorrect. Eggs are
not a good source of folic acid. Green
leafy vegetables, enriched grain products
(such as breads, cereals and flour),
legumes, meat and seafood are good
sources of folic acid.
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Fruits highest in folic acid include:
• Folic acid is not found in fruits, only
vegetables
• Oranges, strawberries and melons
• Pears, apples and kumquats
Folic Acid
Fruits highest in folic acid include:
• Folic acid is not found in fruits, only
vegetables Incorrect. Oranges,
strawberries and melons are great fruit
sources of folic acid.
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Fruits highest in folic acid include:
• Oranges, strawberries and melons
Correct!
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Fruits highest in folic acid include
which of the following?
• Pears, apples and kumquats
Incorrect. Oranges, strawberries and
melons are great fruit sources of folic
acid.
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Folic acid is essential for the growth
and reproduction of all body cells
and helps in the formulation of red
blood cells and protein metabolism.
• True
• False
Folic Acid
Folic acid is essential for the growth and
reproduction of all body cells and
helps in the formulation of red blood
cells and protein metabolism.
• True Correct! This is why pregnant
women need extra folate.
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Folic Acid
Folic acid is essential for the growth
and reproduction of all body cells
and helps in the formulation of red
blood cells and protein metabolism.
• False Incorrect. These are functions of
folate. This is why pregnant women
need extra folate.
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The following is NOT a sign of folic
acid deficiency.
• Diarrhea
• Weight Gain
• Headaches
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The following is NOT a sign of folic
acid deficiency.
• Diarrhea Incorrect. Diarrhea,
headaches, weight loss, weakness and
irritability are signs of folic acid
deficiency. Weight gain is not a sign of
folic acid deficiency.
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The following is NOT a sign of folic
acid deficiency.
• Weight gain Correct! Diarrhea,
headaches, weight loss, weakness and
irritability are signs of folic acid
deficiency. Weight gain is not a sign of
deficiency.
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The following is NOT a sign of folic
acid deficiency.
• Headaches Incorrect. Diarrhea,
headaches, weight loss, weakness and
irritability are signs of folic acid
deficiency. Weight gain is not a sign of
folic acid deficiency.
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Anemia is a sign of advanced folic acid
deficiency.
• True
• False
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Anemia is a sign of advanced folic acid
deficiency.
• True Correct! Appropriate medical
action should be taken to correct this
deficiency.
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Anemia is a sign of advanced folic acid
deficiency.
• False Incorrect. Anemia is a sign of
advanced folic acid deficiency.
Appropriate medical action should be
taken to correct this deficiency.
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When cooking vegetables, this type of
cooking method destroys folate.
• Steaming
• Boiling
• Sautéed
Folic Acid
When cooking vegetables this type of
cooking method destroys folate.
• Steaming Incorrect. Boiling vegetables
destroys folate. The majority of
vegetables served in the dining
commons are steamed or sautéed or
fresh on the salad bar.
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Folic Acid
When cooking vegetables, this type of
cooking method destroys folate.
• Boiling Correct! The majority of
vegetables served in the dining
commons are steamed or sautéed or
fresh on the salad bar.
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Folic Acid
When cooking vegetables, this type of
cooking method destroys folate.
• Sautéed Incorrect. Boiling vegetables
destroys folate. The majority of
vegetables served in the dining
commons are steamed or sautéed or
fresh on the salad bar.
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Folate decreases in fresh fruits and
vegetables the longer it is stored in
the refrigerator.
• True
• False
Folic Acid
Folate decreases in fresh fruits and
vegetables the longer it is in the
refrigerator.
• True Correct!
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Folate decreases in fresh fruits and
vegetables the longer it is stored in
the refrigerator.
• False Incorrect. The longer the
vegetables are stored under
refrigeration the more folic acid is lost.
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Which of the following foods is least
affected by storage or cooking
method regarding folic acid content?
• Legumes
• Frozen Spinach
• Fresh Broccoli
Folic Acid
Which of the following foods is least
affected by storage or cooking
method regarding folic acid content?
• Legumes (dried beans and peas)
Correct! Legumes are a good source of
folic acid even if they are cooked for a
long period of time.
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Which of the following foods is least
affected by storage or cooking
method regarding folic acid content?
• Frozen Spinach Incorrect. Regardless of
the type of vegetables (fresh/frozen/
canned), some folic acid is lost in storage
and preparation. Legumes are a good
source of folic acid even if they are
cooked for a long period of time.
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Which of the following foods is least
affected by storage or cooking
method regarding folic acid content?
• Fresh Broccoli Incorrect. Regardless of
the type of vegetables (fresh/frozen/
canned), some folic acid is lost in storage
and preparation. Legumes are a good
source of folic acid even if they are
cooked for a long period of time.
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