Folate Rich Latino Foods May Prevent Childhood Obesity

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New research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) concluded that “proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers.”

What exactly is folate?

According to the NIH folate is a B vitamin that is present in many popular Latino foods and vegetables, such as beans, avocados, baby spinach, and popular fruits among Latinos such as mangos and oranges.

Doctors recommend women who are pregnant to consume 400 mcg of folic acid daily, either from supplements or fortified foods such as masa de maiz.

Learn more about folate here.

By The Numbers By The Numbers

20.7

percent

of Latino kids have obesity (compared to 11.7% of white kids)

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