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/day The dietary intake values of folate as recommended by ICMR are: Healthy adults: 100mcg per day In pregnancy: 400mcg per day During lactation: 150mcg per day Children: 100 mcg per day