Multiple choice

How many micrograms of folic acid are recommended daily for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy?

  1. 100

  2. 400

  3. 600

  4. 1000
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Health organizations recommend that women take a daily supplement of 400 micrograms of folic acid before conception and during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. This dosage is optimal for preventing neural tube defects during early embryonic development.

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