Under the ICDS scheme, the supplementary nutrition target for a SEVERELY MALNOURISHED child (per day) is:

• A 300 kcal and 8–10 g protein
• B 600 kcal and 20–25 g protein ✓
• C 500 kcal and 12–15 g protein
• D 800 kcal and 30 g protein

Explanation

ICDS supplementary nutrition norms are: normal children (6 months–6 years) and pregnant/lactating women — 500 kcal + 12–15 g protein per day; severely malnourished children — 600 kcal + 20–25 g protein per day to support catch-up growth. The higher calorie and protein targets for severely malnourished children reflect the increased energy density needed for tissue repair and growth. ICDS nutrition is delivered daily at Anganwadi Centres by Anganwadi Workers.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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