Folate, also known as vitamin B9, plays an important role in many bodily functions like cell repair and DNA synthesis. Good dietary sources include green leafy vegetables, bananas, oranges, and legumes. A daily intake of 400 micrograms is recommended to prevent deficiency symptoms like fatigue and mouth sores. Folate deficiency can cause anemia, but supplements can help correct levels. It provides many health benefits like reducing cancer and heart disease risk and supporting pregnancy.

2. Contemporary
Nutrition

3.  Group No 4
Kainat Shahid
Roll No: 1826
Muqaddas Ashraf
Roll No: 1837

5.  Introduction
 Sources
 Functions
 Deficiency
 Health benefits
 Dietary requirements

6.  Folate or folic acid, commonly known as
vitamin B-12, plays a vital role in many
bodily functions, including cell repair and
maintenance, DNA synthesis, amino acid
metabolism, and the formation of leukocytes
and erythrocytes. It prevents obesity and
various cancers, including colon cancer; as
well as preventing heart disease.

7.  Good dietary sources of folate include:
 Green leafy vegetables like spinach &
broccoli.
 Bananas
 Strawberries

8.  Oranges
 Tomatoes
 Asparagus
 Legumes
 Cereals
 Mushrooms

9.  Folic acid is the supplemental, inactive form
of the naturally occurring B vitamin folate.
Once absorbed into your body, folic acid is
converted into metabolically active folate.
Folate is a required cofactor in several
important metabolic processes, meaning
these chemical reactions do not occur unless
folate is present. Make sure you incorporate
400 micrograms of folic acid or folate in your
diet daily to prevent a deficiency.

10.  Red Blood Cell Production
 Nervous System Development
 Amino Acid Metabolism
 Regulation Of Gene Expression

12.  The signs and symptoms of folic acid deficiency
disease include:
 fatigue
 feeling weak
 sores around the mouth
 memory and cognition difficulties
 irritable mood
 loss of appetite
 weight loss
People with folic acid deficiency anemia are
given folic acid pills for daily use. Once folate
levels return to normal, the body can produce
enough blood cells to allow normal function.

14.  Highly beneficial for pregnant women.
 Boost blood cell production.
 Helps prevent anemia.
 Aids DNA synthesis.
 Vital for children’s growth.
 Helps maintain heart health & blood pressure
levels.
 Energy Boosters
 Helps counter hair loss

16.  Biotin is a white soluble B vitamin, also
called vitamin B7 and formerly known as
vitamin H or coenzyme R. It is involved in a
wide range of metabolic processes, both in
humans and in other organisms, primarily
related to the utilization of fats,
carbohydrates, and amino acids.

17.  Biotin is found in a wide variety of foods, so
an actual deficiency is rare.
 Foods that are particularly good sources
include:
 Organ meats, such as liver and kidney.
 Yeast

18.  Egg Yolks
 Cheese
 Legumes such as soybeans and peanuts
 Leafy Greens
 Cauliflower
 Mushrooms
 Nuts & Nut Butter

19.  Biotin is vital for healthy immune system
 It is involved in the metabolism
 It is essential for the growth and health of
hair
 It controls proper distribution of color
pigment
 It helps to maintain nervous system in a
sound condition