What are Folic Acids?

FOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN B9

FOLIC ACIDS INCLUDE:

● Plant-based: Broccoli, Brussel

Folate, also known as vitamin B₉ and
folacin, is one of the B vitamins.
Manufactured folic acid, which is
converted into folate by the body, is
used as a dietary supplement and in
food fortification as it is more stable
during processing and storage ● Meat: Liver

● Fruits: Banana, oranges,

melon, avocado

● Supplements

(VITAMIN B9)

NAME: Aiiayah Rowe

Teacher: Ms. Mitchelle
Subject: Food. Nutrition and Health
FOLIC ACID DEFICIENCY

A lack of folic acid could lead to

folate deficiency. Folate (folic
acid) deficiency occurs when a
person is not getting enough
natural folate in their diet, and the
amount of folate in the blood falls
below a healthy level. It is not a
condition that will correct itself or
go away on its own.