Please take a moment to review the important CME information on this page.

Understanding The Role Of Folic Acid In Preconception Care
is no longer available for CME credit.

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health and Discovery Health Channel. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Virginia School of Medicine and Public Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program Overview
Discovery Health has assembled a group of key opinion leaders to explore the role of folic acid in preconception care among women. The program addresses the current recommendations for folic acid intake before and during pregnancy and discusses the role of folic acid in preventing birth defects. In addition, it reviews suggestions to improve folic acid intake and preconception care among patients.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Describe the epidemiology of neural tube defects and discuss what is known about folic acid intake among women in the U.S.
• Explain the biologic basis of the role of folic acid in preventing birth defects.
• List sources of folate and folic acid, including natural sources and supplements.
• List current recommendations for folic acid intake before and during pregnancy.
• Discuss methods for raising patients' awareness of the value of preconception care, knowledge of folic acid needs and compliance with recommended levels of intake.

Faculty Disclosure Information
As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of the University of Virginia School of Medicine to require the disclosure of the existence of any significant financial interest or any other commercial supporter(s) of this activity or the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products(s) discussed in an educational presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made during the program.

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
This program is funded by an educational grant from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals.