1.   Studies have shown that some birth defects, like spina bifida, can be reduced if women consume a multi vitamin containing folic acid during pregnancy.

2.   Studies have shown that some birth defects, like spina bifida, can be reduced if pregnant women consume a multivitamin containing folic acid.

3.   The average woman consumed only about half the recommended amount of folic acid each day.

4.   The report said women should consume slightly less than that.

5.   There was considerable evidence at the trial that the young woman might have consumed four small glasses of beer and that she sipped a fifth beer at the gathering.

6.   To build bone mass while they are young, say health officials, women should consume more calcium, stop smoking and get plenty of exercise.

7.   Psychiatrists who gave evidence during the trial said although the woman regularly consumed drugs she was not clinically dependent.

8.   The woman had been consuming up to two large bottles of Maalox daily for indigestion and constipation.