Folic acid supplementation is necessory for –
Correct Answer: Pregnant females
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Pregnant females Body stores of folate are not large, about 5-10 mg, and therefore, folate deficiency can develop quickly.Folic acid requirements are greatest in conditions where there is rapid cell multiplication, such as during growth in young children and during pregnancy.Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy has been found to increase the bih weight of infants and decrease the incidence of low bih babies.Intake values recommended by ICMR (2010) are given below Per dayHealthy adults 200 mcgPregnancy 500 mcgLactation 300 mcgChildren 80-120 mcg
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