Under PM POSHAN (formerly Mid-Day Meal Scheme), the prescribed caloric and protein content for upper primary students (Classes VI–VIII) per meal is:

• A 450 kcal and 12 g protein ✓
• B 700 kcal and 20 g protein
• C 350 kcal and 8.5 g protein
• D 550 kcal and 15 g protein

Explanation

Under PM POSHAN (National Programme for PM's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition), the nutritional norms stipulate 450 kcal and 12 g protein for upper primary students (Classes VI–VIII). For primary students (Classes I–V) the norm is 450 kcal and 12 g protein as well (some sources specify 450 kcal/12 g for upper primary; primary is 300 kcal/8–12 g protein depending on guidelines). The 700 kcal/20 g option exceeds prescribed norms.

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

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