Under the RMNCH+A strategy, 'A' stands for Adolescents. The key component targeting adolescent girls specifically for anaemia and nutrition is:
- A Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
- B Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
- C Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) programme ✓
- D Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
Correct answer: C. Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) programme
Explanation
The Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) programme targets school-going and out-of-school adolescent girls and boys (10–19 years) for weekly supplementation with 100 mg elemental iron + 500 µg folic acid to prevent iron-deficiency anaemia. RBSK focuses on screening children 0–18 years for 4D conditions. JSY targets pregnant women for institutional delivery. ICDS targets 0–6 year children and pregnant/lactating women.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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