How can Folic Acid prevent birth defects?

1. What foods are rich in Folic Acid? 
-Multi-Bran Chex Cereal
-Squash
-Raisin Bran
-Whole grains
-9 cups of orange juice

2. What can you do it you do not eat foods rich in Folic Acid?
-take supplements that contain pure Folic Acid daily

3. When should a woman begin taking Folic Acid if she is pregnant or wanting to become pregnant?
-one month before pregnancy, and if she is already pregnant take it immediately.

4. What birth defects are caused by a lack of Folic Acid?
-Down syndrome
-Gastroschisis
-Upper and lower limb reduction defects

5. Name 5 brands of cereal that have 100% of the daily recommended allowanced for Folic Acid.
 1.Wheat chex
 2. Honey toasted oat
 3. Oat Flakes and Blueberry Clusters
 4.Kellog's Meuslix
 5.Malt-o-meal mini spooners