India's National Iron Plus Initiative (NIPI) recommends iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation for adolescent girls (10–19 years). The recommended regimen for non-anaemic adolescent girls is:

• A Daily supplementation — 60 mg elemental iron + 500 mcg folic acid
• B Daily supplementation — 100 mg elemental iron + 1000 mcg folic acid
• C Bi-weekly supplementation — 100 mg elemental iron + 500 mcg folic acid
• D Weekly supplementation — 60 mg elemental iron + 500 mcg folic acid ✓

Explanation

Under the National Iron Plus Initiative (NIPI), non-anaemic adolescent girls (10–19 years) receive weekly IFA supplementation containing 60 mg elemental iron and 500 mcg folic acid. This WHO-endorsed weekly regimen is used for prophylaxis (prevention) as it improves compliance and reduces side effects compared to daily dosing. Anaemic adolescents receive daily supplementation (60 mg iron + 500 mcg folic acid) for 3–6 months.

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

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