Health-and-Nutrition/C2/Importance-of-Folate/English - Revision history

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 Image: Risk of heart disease
-Image: Collage of Folate symbol + good heart health and brain function
+Image: Collage of Folate symbol + good heart health and brain function.
 | '''Folate''' helps in lowering the '''homocysteine''' levels.
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 Along with '''folate''', other nutrients are important to prevent '''neural tube''' defects.
-For example: '''vitamin B12 '''and '''choline'''
+For example: '''vitamin B12 '''and '''choline'''.
 |-
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 A '''cleft''' is a gap or split in the upper lip or roof of the mouth.
-This occurs when the tissues do not fuse together during growth in the womb..
+This occurs when the tissues do not fuse together during growth in the womb.
 |-

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 | In this tutorial we will learn about:
-.  Role of '''folate''' in the body
+.  Role of '''folate''' in the body.
-. Effects of '''folate '''deficiency
+. Effects of '''folate '''deficiency.
-. Requirements of '''folate''' for different age groups
+. Requirements of '''folate''' for different age groups.
 |-

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 | Sunflower seeds, mustard seeds and niger seeds have little amount of '''folate'''.
-tablespoon of these powdered seeds have about 15 to 20 '''micrograms folate'''.
+tablespoon of these powdered seeds have about 15 to 20 '''micrograms''' of '''folate'''.
 |-

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 |-
-|Image: Anencephaly
+|Image: anencephaly
 Image: Spina bifida
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 A '''cleft''' is a gap or split in the upper lip or roof of the mouth.
-This occurs when the tissues do not fuse together during growth in the womb.
+This occurs when the tissues do not fuse together during growth in the womb..
 |-

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 |-
-|Image: anencephaly
+|Image: Anencephaly
 Image: Spina bifida
@@ Line 266: / Line 266: @@
 A '''cleft''' is a gap or split in the upper lip or roof of the mouth.
-This occurs when the tissues do not fuse together during growth in the womb..
+This occurs when the tissues do not fuse together during growth in the womb.
 |-

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 '''Folate''' is the natural form and is found naturally in foods.
-'''Folate '''is also produced by bacteria in our intestines.
+'''Folate''' is also produced by bacteria in our intestines.
 Whereas, '''folic acid''' is the synthetic form.
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 | It is also required for a healthy pregnancy and for closure of the '''neural tube'''.
-The '''neural tube''' develops into the brain and spinal cord of the baby .
+The '''neural tube''' develops into the brain and spinal cord of the baby.
 Failure in closure of neural tubes may result in '''neural tube''' defects.
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 Image: Curved spine
-Image: Loss of urinary control ( a child wetting the bed)
+Image: Loss of urinary control
 Image: Difficulty eating
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 By the time she knows, it might be too late to prevent these defects.
-All women, especially of reproductive age should take adequate '''folate '''rich food.
+All women, especially of reproductive age should take adequate '''folate''' rich food.
 Along with '''folate''', other nutrients are important to prevent '''neural tube''' defects.
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 Image: Collage of shellfish and organ meats
-Image: Collage of organ meat ( liver, heart, kidney, brain)
+Image: Collage of liver, heart, kidney, brain
 | A deficiency of '''vitamin B12 '''can indirectly lead to '''folate''' deficiency.
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 This is because '''vitamin B12''' is required to convert '''folate''' into its active form.
-Thus, adequate intake of '''vitamin B12 '''along with '''folate '''is important.
+Thus, adequate intake of '''vitamin B12''' along with '''folate '''is important.
-Eggs, chicken, meat and milk products are good sources of '''vitamin '''B12
+Eggs, chicken, meat and milk products are good sources of '''vitamin B12'''.
 Shellfish, liver, heart, kidneys, brain are other examples.
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 In these conditions red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be created.
-Thus, adequate intake of '''folate '''is recommended during these conditions.
+Thus, adequate intake of '''folate''' is recommended during these conditions.
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 Image: Adolescents & adults
-|Let us look at the per day recommendations of '''folate '''for different age groups.
+|Let us look at the per day recommendations of '''folate''' for different age groups.
 For 1-3 year old children 90 '''micrograms''' is required.
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 grams or ½ cup of uncooked beans gives about 80-120 '''micrograms''' of '''folate'''.
-Cowpea, kidney beans, moth beans, soybeans are few examples.
+Cowpea, kidney beans, moth beans, soybeans are a few examples.
 Even Bengal gram, field beans, horse gram, dry peas are good sources.
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 grams or 1 cup of uncooked spinach will give about 70 '''micrograms''' of '''folate'''.
-teaspoon of powdered drumstick leaves.1 teaspoon powder of drumstick leaves gives about 10 '''micrograms''' of '''folate'''.
+teaspoon of powdered drumstick leaves gives about 10 '''micrograms''' of '''folate'''.
 Other vegetables rich in '''folate''' are tender field beans, french beans and beetroot.
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 | Among non-vegetarian foods chicken liver and all sea food are excellent sources.
-chicken liver of 60 grams will give about 600 '''micrograms '''of '''folate'''.
+chicken liver of 60 grams will give about 600 '''micrograms ''' of '''folate'''.
 grams of any seafood will give more than 700 '''micrograms.'''
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 Sprouting and cooking of whole beans enhances its nutrient content.
 Fermentation and roasting will also help to improve the absorption of '''folate'''.

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	Failure in closure of neural tubes may result in '''neural tube''' defects.		Failure in closure of neural tubes may result in '''neural tube''' defects.

−	'''Neural tube''' defects are birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.	+	'''Neural tube''' defects are the birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.

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 This increases the risk of heart diseases.
-Thus, '''folate '''helps in maintaining heart and cognitive function
+Thus, '''folate''' helps in maintaining heart and cognitive function
 |-
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 Image: Collage of opened neural tube and Neural tube defects
-| It is also required for a healthy pregnancy and for closure of the'''neural tube'''.
+| It is also required for a healthy pregnancy and for closure of the '''neural tube'''.
 The '''neural tube''' develops into the brain and spinal cord of the baby .
-Failure in closure of neural tubes may result in '''neural tube '''defects.
+Failure in closure of neural tubes may result in '''neural tube''' defects.
-'''Neural tube''' defects are birth defects of the brain or spinal cord.
+'''Neural tube''' defects are birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
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 Image: B12 and choline symbol with sources
 |Closure of the '''neural tube''' takes place within 28 days of conception.
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 |-
-|  Image: Pregnant women+ b9 symbol with upward arrow while editing
+|  Image: Pregnant women and b9 symbol
 Image: Collage of folate deficiency
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 Thus, adequate intake of '''vitamin B12 '''along with '''folate '''is important.
-Eggs, chicken, meat and milk products are good sources of'''vitamin '''B12
+Eggs, chicken, meat and milk products are good sources of '''vitamin '''B12
 Shellfish, liver, heart, kidneys, brain are other examples.
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 | Individuals with '''genetic '''anemia can be at a risk of '''folate '''deficiency.
-Examples of'''genetic '''anemia are''' sickle cell''' anemia and'''thalassemia'''.
+Examples of '''genetic '''anemia are''' sickle cell''' anemia and '''thalassemia'''.
 In these conditions red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be created.
-Thus,adequate intake of'''folate '''is recommended during these conditions.
+Thus, adequate intake of '''folate '''is recommended during these conditions.
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 |-
-| Image: Pregnant woman and folate symbol with crossmark
+| Image: Pregnant woman and folate deficiency
 Image: Neural tube defects
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 |-
-| Image: Collage of B12 and Folate (downward arrow) resulting in anemia
+| Image: Collage of B12 and Folate deficiency resulting in anemia
 | '''Folate '''or '''vitamin B12''' deficiency results in '''macrocytic anemia.'''
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 These have very low '''hemoglobin''' in them and are unable to function properly.
-'''Hemoglobin '''helps to transport '''oxygen''' to other tissues and cells.
+'''Hemoglobin''' helps to transport '''oxygen''' to other tissues and cells.
 Thus, low '''hemoglobin''' levels can cause '''anemia'''.
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 Image: Adolescents & adults
-| Let us look at the per day recommendations of '''folate '''for different age groups.
+|Let us look at the per day recommendations of '''folate '''for different age groups.
 For 1-3 year old children 90 '''micrograms''' is required.
-For 4-9 year old children it is 110-142 '''micrograms.'''
+For 4-9 year old children it is 110-142 '''micrograms'''.
-For 10-15 year old adolescents it is 180-204 '''micrograms.'''
+For 10-15 year old adolescents it is 180-204 '''micrograms'''.
-More than 200 '''microgram''' per day for adolescents above 16 years is recommended.
+More than 200 '''micrograms''' per day for adolescents above 16 years is recommended.
 For adult females and males it is 200 to 250 '''micrograms'''.
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 Image: Pregnant women eating  '''folate '''supplement
-| Pregnant women should have about 500 '''micrograms.'''
+| Pregnant women should have about 500 '''micrograms'''.
 For breastfeeding mothers, it is 300 '''micrograms'''.
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 The requirements of '''folate '''are higher for women with a history of birth defects.
-They should take 500 '''micrograms '''before conception and throughout pregnancy.
+They should take 500 '''micrograms''' before conception and throughout pregnancy.
-Adequate '''folate '''intake''' '''is also recommended for women who are planning pregnancy.
+Adequate '''folate ''' intake is also recommended for women who are planning pregnancy.
 |-
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 Beans are excellent source of '''folate'''.
-−
-grams or ½ cup of uncooked beans gives about 80-120 '''micrograms '''of '''folate'''.
+grams or ½ cup of uncooked beans gives about 80-120 '''micrograms''' of '''folate'''.
 Cowpea, kidney beans, moth beans, soybeans are few examples.
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 For example: spinach, amaranth leaves, colocasia leaves, agathi leaves.
-grams or 1 cup of uncooked spinach will give about 70 '''micrograms '''of '''folate'''.
+grams or 1 cup of uncooked spinach will give about 70 '''micrograms''' of '''folate'''.
-teaspoon of powdered drumstick leaves.1 teaspoon powder of drumstick leaves gives about 10 '''micrograms '''of '''folate'''.
+teaspoon of powdered drumstick leaves.1 teaspoon powder of drumstick leaves gives about 10 '''micrograms''' of '''folate'''.
-Other vegetables rich in '''folate '''are tender field beans, french beans and beetroot.
+Other vegetables rich in '''folate''' are tender field beans, french beans and beetroot.
 Even cauliflower, ladies finger and drumsticks have moderate amounts of '''folate'''.
 |-
-| Image: Collage of seeds
+| Image: Collage of powdered seeds
-−
-Image: Chicken liver + seafood
 | Sunflower seeds, mustard seeds and niger seeds have little amount of '''folate'''.
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 Therefore, avoid overcooking and repetitive reheating of food.
-Vegetables can be sauteed or steamed instead of boiling.
+Vegetables can be sautéed or steamed instead of boiling.
 |-
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 | Pulses should always be soaked overnight before cooking.
 Sprouting and cooking of whole beans enhances its nutrient content.
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 | Image: collage of  '''folate ''' rich food
-| Adequate intake of '''folate '''is very important for our good health.
+| Adequate intake of '''folate''' is very important for our good health.
 |-

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 |-
-|Image: ''' Vitamin B9 '''symbol with food sources and chemical sources together
+|Image: '''Folate ''' symbol with food sources and chemical sources
-Image: Collage of folate and folic acid
+Image: Collage of '''folate ''' and '''folic acid '''
-Image: B9 symbol with natural food sources around it
+Image: '''folate ''' with natural food sources
-Image:B9 symbol
+Image: '''folic acid '''
 Image: Easy absorption in the body

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 | In this tutorial we will learn about:
 .  Role of '''folate''' in the body
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 |-
-| Image: Folate + health pregnancy
+| Image: Folate and health pregnancy
 Image: Closure of neural tube