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What is Folate Deficiency and How to Prevent It?

What Does Folate Deficiency Mean?

What are the Causes of Folate Deficiency?

What are the Symptoms of Folate Deficiency?

What are the Different Types of Folate Deficiency?

How is Folate Deficiency Diagnosed?

What is the Treatment for Folate Deficiency?

How to Prevent Folate Deficiency?

What are the Optimal Dietary Folate Requirements?

The optimal dietary folate requirements depend on various factors such as age, gender, and life stage. Here are the recommended dietary folate intake levels:

Age Range

Recommended Folate Intake (mcg DFE)

Newborn (Birth-6 months)

65

Infants (7 - 12 months)

80

Children (1 - 3 years)

150

Children (4 to 8 years)

200

Children (9 to 13 years)

300

Teenagers (14 to 18 years)

400

Adults (19 years and above)

400

Pregnant individuals

600

Breastfeeding individuals

500

The optimal dietary folate requirements depend on various factors such as age, gender, and life stage. Here are the recommended dietary folate intake levels:Addressing low folate levels is a comprehensive approach involving dietary choices and cooking methods. Prioritise consumption of folate-rich foods and stay vigilant against factors that may affect their levels. Maintaining optimal health by preventing Folate deficiency relies upon such attentiveness.