This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Requirement of folate per day during pregnancy is: 
Select and explain. 
A. 200 mcg, B. 300 mcg, C. 500 mcg, D. 700 mcg
C: 500 mcg
Answer: C: 500 mcg 
Explanation: Requirement of folate per day Healthy adults 200 mcg Pregnancy 500 mcg Lactation 300 mcg children 80-120 mcg Ref: Park 22nd edition, page 575.