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1.
Information to be included:
a.
define folic acid
b.
search for types of
food that contain folic acid in its “natural form”. Name 5 excellent sources of folic acid. List number of milligrams in each type of food.
c.
Discover the
recommended amount of folic acid that should be consumed each day. Is there an amount that is too much?
d.
List and discuss
types of birth defects that folic acid can prevent.
e.
Determine the best
time to take folic acid.
f.
List two research
studies concerning folic acid and the results.
2.
Using Web Publisher or Microsoft Word, create a
newsletter. You must include:
a.
at least 3 columns
b.
graphics
c.
resources (minimum
3)
d.
different fonts and
colors
Resources:
1.
Use a search engine (askjeeves.com;
yahoo.com; googles.com) to locate information on the Internet – keywords are folic
acid, folate, birth defects.
2.
Dietician at a local
hospital.
3.
Obstetrician or
Family Practice physician
4.
State Department of
Health
5.
Web sites: spaa.org; cdc.gov; vm.cfsan.fda.gov;
ohioline.osu.edu
