The Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM-POSHAN) provides a cooked meal to children in classes I–VIII. The caloric and protein norms for upper primary (classes VI–VIII) per meal are:

• A 700 kcal, 20 g protein
• B 600 kcal, 20 g protein
• C 450 kcal, 12 g protein ✓
• D 500 kcal, 15 g protein

Explanation

PM-POSHAN (formerly Mid-Day Meal Scheme) nutritional norms stipulate 450 kcal and 12 g protein per meal for upper primary children (classes VI–VIII), and 300 kcal and 8–12 g protein for primary classes (I–V). These meals are intended to address classroom hunger and prevent short-term energy deficiency, though they alone do not cover a child's full daily requirement.

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

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