The primary sources of folate in the American diet are
A) milk and dairy products.
B) fresh fruits and vegetables.
C) meat, fish, and poultry.
D) enriched ready-to-eat cereals, bread, and grain products.

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Enriched ready-to-eat cereals, bread, and grain products are the best sources of folate in the American diet because they are fortified with folic acid, which is a synthetic form of folate. While fresh fruits and vegetables and meat, fish, and poultry do contain naturally occurring folate, the amount can vary and may not be sufficient to meet daily requirements. Milk and dairy products are not significant sources of folate.

The Primary Sources of Folate in the American Diet Are