MCQ – 97509

Which of the following are correct regarding activities under the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) programme?

1. Administration of supervised weekly iron-folic acid supplements of 100 mg elemental iron and 500 µg folic acid.
2. Administration of supervised weekly iron-folic acid supplements of 60 mg elemental iron and 0.5 mg folic acid.
3. Biannual de-worming with albendazole.
4. Annual de-worming with albendazole.

Select the answer using the code given below:

A.	1 and 4
B.	1 and 3
C.	2 and 4
D.	2 and 3

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Correct Answer » B Explanation

WIFS Programme

The Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) Programme was launched by the Government of India to reduce the prevalence and severity of anemia among adolescents.

Components of WIFS

1. Weekly Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation

• One tablet containing:
  • 100 mg elemental iron
  • 500 µg (0.5 mg) folic acid
• Given once weekly under supervision.

Therefore, Statement 1 is correct.

2. Iron Dose of 60 mg

• The WIFS programme for adolescents uses 100 mg elemental iron, not 60 mg.
• Therefore, Statement 2 is incorrect.

3. Biannual Deworming

• Albendazole is administered twice a year (biannually).
• Dose:
  • Albendazole 400 mg
• Therefore, Statement 3 is correct.

4. Annual Deworming

• WIFS recommends biannual, not annual, deworming.
• Therefore, Statement 4 is incorrect.