Under the National Iron Plus Initiative (NIPI), what is the dose of elemental iron provided in the IFA syrup for a child aged 12 months?
- A 1 mg
- B 10 mg
- C 20 mg ✓
- D 50 mg
Correct answer: C. 20 mg
Explanation
Under NIPI, children aged 6 to 60 months receive 1 ml of IFA syrup, which contains 20 mg of elemental iron and 100 micrograms of folic acid. The 50 mg dose is prescribed for pregnant women. The 1 mg dose is far too low for prophylactic or therapeutic use in this age group.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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