National Iron Plus Initiative For Anaemia Control

Q.  Who of the following will be beneficiaries under National Iron Plus Initiative For Anaemia Control?

1) Pregnant and lactating women
2) Anaemic children
3) 6 to 10 years aged children
- Published on 16 Mar 16

a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
  • Under this, life cycle approach, age and dose specific Iron & Folic Acid supplementation programme is being implemented for prevention of anaemia among:
1. Under 5 children – Iron and folic Acid supplements and de-worming for children 12 months and above.
2. 6 to 10 years aged children - Iron and folic Acid supplements
3. Adolescents (10 to 19 year olds)- Iron and folic Acid supplements and biannual de-worming in adolescents
4. Pregnant and lactating women - Iron and folic Acid supplements
5. Women in reproductive age - Iron and folic Acid supplements
6. Anaemic children - Iron and folic Acid supplements

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