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Recommendations for folate intake in women: implications for public health strategies

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Author(s):
Almeida, Lana Carneiro ; Cardoso, Marly Augusto [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Nutr, Fac Saude Publ, BR-01246904 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Cadernos de Saúde Pública; v. 26, n. 11, p. 2011-2026, NOV 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 9
Abstract

Folate deficiency has been associated with anemia and other adverse outcomes in pregnancy such as neural tube defects. The current recommendations for prevention of such outcomes are difficult to achieve through diet only, and folic acid supplementation and food fortification are feasible public health strategies. However, it is necessary to determine the usual diet and supplement use among women of reproductive age, including an accurate assessment of other dietary micronutrients. In addition to the beneficial effects observed in randomized clinical trials, health risks to the population have also been widely evaluated and discussed in the scientific community: for a minority to benefit from fortification programs, many are exposed to high folic acid intake levels. (AU)