Question
The dose of IFA tablet for an adolescent girl under Anemia Mukt Bharat:
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60mg of elemental iron and 500 mcg of Folic acid daily once.
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60 mg of elemental iron and 500 mcg of folic acid weekly once.
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60 mg of elemental iron and 400 mcg of folic acid daily once.
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60 mg of elemental iron and 400 mcg of folic acid weekly once.
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » B
Explanation
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Anemia Mukt Bharat IFA Schedule
- 6–59 months
- Iron: 20 mg
- Folic acid: 100 mcg
- Frequency: Biweekly
- 5–9 years
- Iron: 45 mg
- Folic acid: 400 mcg
- Frequency: Weekly
- Tablet: Pink
- 10–19 years (adolescent girls and boys)
- Iron: 60 mg
- Folic acid: 500 mcg
- Frequency: Weekly
- Tablet: Blue
- Women of reproductive age (20–49 years)
- Iron: 60 mg
- Folic acid: 500 mcg
- Frequency: Weekly
- Tablet: Red
- Pregnant women and lactating mothers
- Iron: 60 mg
- Folic acid: 500 mcg
- Frequency: Daily
- Tablet: Red