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Pregnant ladies are advised to eat leafy vegetables and take folic acid pills. Why?

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1) Leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins and nutrients.
2) They are also rich sources of folic acid which is essential for the growth and development of the foetus.
3) They contain fibre and are easily digestable. Hence pregnant ladies are advised to eat leafy vegetables.
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