The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all women between the ages or 15 and 45 years consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily because:

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The CDC recommends that all women between the ages of 15 and 45 consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily because about half of U.S. pregnancies are unplanned and birth defects from folate deficiency develop in the first three to four weeks of pregnancy. Folate deficiency during this critical period can lead to neural tube defects in the developing fetus, which can cause life-long disability or death. Therefore, consuming enough folic acid prior to and during early pregnancy can help prevent these birth defects.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Recommends That