The recommended daily amount of folate for adults is 400 micrograms (mcg). For pregnant women, 600 mcg DFE is recommended daily, while 500 mcg DFE is advised for breastfeeding women
. Recommended daily amounts of folate:
- Infants (birth to 6 months): 65 mcg DFE
- Infants (7-12 months): 80 mcg DFE
- Children (1-3 years): 150 mcg DFE
- Children (4-8 years): 200 mcg DFE
- Children (9-13 years): 300 mcg DFE
- Teens (14-18 years): 400 mcg DFE
- Pregnant teens and women: 600 mcg DFE
- Breastfeeding teens and women: 500 mcg DFE
- Adults (19+ years): 400 mcg DFE
Folate can be found naturally in foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, and peas
. Folic acid, a form of folate, is often added to enriched bread, flour, cornmeal, pasta, rice, and fortified breakfast cereals
