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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

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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

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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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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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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 water-soluble 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 water-soluble 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.

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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

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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

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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

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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 Correct! This is why pregnant women need extra folate.

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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.

• 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

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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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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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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

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Folate decreases in fresh fruits and vegetables the longer it is in the refrigerator.

• True Correct! Next Question

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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

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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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