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Article: Assessment of student pharmacists' knowledge concerning folic acid and prevention of birth defects demonstrates a need for further education
- Article from:
- The Journal of Nutrition
- Article date:
- March 1, 2002
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CopyrightCopyright American Institute of Nutrition Mar 2002. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Community and International Nutrition
Research Communication
(Manuscript received 18 May 2001. Initial review completed 26 June 2001. Revision completed 7 December 2001.)
ABSTRACT Adequate periconceptional consumption of folic acid can prevent neural tube birth defects, and all women capable of becoming pregnant are recommended to consume 400 (mu)g/d. Most women, however, are unaware of this recommendation and do not consume adequate amounts of folic acid. It is important, therefore, that healthcare professionals, such as pharmacists, be capable of educating women regarding folic acid. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge regarding prevention of birth defects by folic acid among ...