Folic Acid B9

Question 1

Sources

Answer 1

-brussel sprouts
-liver
-green leafy veg
-kidney

Question 2

Functions

Answer 2

-essential for growth and health of all body cells
-along with iron and B6 for formation of red blood cells
-form nerve sheaths
-prevent neural tube defects
-B6 and B12 to make enzymes- remove homocysteine

Question 3

Deficiency

Answer 3

-cause megaloblastic anaemia where blood cells and enlarged and fewer than normal
-low intake causes neural tube defects

Question 4

Effects of cooking

Answer 4

-readily lost during most food processes
-up to 90% lost in green veg when boiled