The recommended dose of Iron-folic acid (IFA) for an 8 year old child for prevention and control of anemia as per Iron Plus Initiative is:
A. 20 mg elemental iron and 100 μg folic acid for 100 days in a year
B. 30 mg elemental iron and 100 μg folic acid for 100 days in a year
C. 30 mg elemental iron and 250 μg folic acid for 100 days in a year
D. 20 mg elemental iron and 250 μg folic acid for 100 days in a year
Answer:C
The recommended dose of Iron-folic acid (IFA) for an 8 year old child for prevention and control of anemia as per Iron Plus Initiative is:
A. 20 mg elemental iron and 100 μg folic acid for 100 days in a year B. 30 mg elemental iron and 100 μg folic acid for 100 days in a year C. 30 mg elemental iron and 250 μg folic acid for 100 days in a year D. 20 mg elemental iron and 250 μg folic acid for 100 days in a year