Folic acid requirement during lactation is:September 2008: (A) 100 microgram/day, (B) 150 microgram/day, (C) 200 microgram/day, (D) 250 microgram/day
Answer is B. Ans. B: 150 microgram/dayThe dietary intake values of folate as recommended by ICMR are:Healthy adults: 100mcg per dayIn pregnancy: 400mcg per dayDuring lactation: 150mcg per dayChildren: 100 mcg per day