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Folic Acid

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\n Learn about folic acid, its benefits, and role in preventing neural tube defects. \n
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\n Learn about the sources of folic acid and the recommended amount needed to prevent NTDs. \n
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For professionals

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\n Folic acid materials to help educate patients: fact sheets, brochures, and posters. \n
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Folic acid community resources

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\n Explore our folic acid social media toolkits to raise awareness about the importance of folic acid. \n
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\n Use the #InMyFolicAcidEra toolkit to raise awareness about folic acid among young families. \n
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\n Use \"From Heritage to Health\" materials to help raise awareness on folic acid among Hispanic women. \n
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Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/articles.html
Source Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Captured Date: 2016-05-23 22:19:22.0
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