Folic acid (folate, vitamin B9) daily dietary guidelines


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Folic acid (folate, vitamin B9) daily dietary guidelines


Folic acid guidelines
Category Age Amount

Infants

0–6 months

7–12 months

Children

1–3 years

4–8 years

9–13 years

Teens and adults

Over 13 years

Pregnant women

All ages

Nursing women

All ages

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Author Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
Last Updated March 5, 2007

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Last updated: March 05, 2007
Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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