The influence of substances during fetal growth on the development of diseases in later life is referred to as . Women who are capable of becoming pregnant should consume per day of synthetic folate from fortified foods and/or supplements in addition to folate from a varied diet.

1. fetal programming

2. 400 micrograms

Explanation:

1. Fetal programming refers to the developmental stages of the fetus (an unborn child) in the womb. At this stage there is a kind programming in the sense of a structural pattern been built as a result of substances during fetal growth when there is a development of disease that can affect the child in later life.

2. The amount of  is vital because it very much helps in the DNA formation of the child.

Fetal programming , 400 micrograms

Explanation:

Fetal programming is also known as prenatal programming. It talks about the fetus risk and type of disease later in life being dependent on the environment with which it was exposed to in its prenatal stage of life.

Folate are B vitamins that help in the production of red and white blood cells. It also aids major digestive metabolic processes in the body. The required amount a pregnant woman is meant to consume is 400microgram.

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