What is NIPI?

National Iron Plus Initiative (5 – 10 Years) This programme is for school going boys and girls (5-10 years) and out of school girls (5-10 years) in urban and rural areas. The programme implemented through the platform of Government/Government aided/ municipal schools and AWCs.

WHO recommended iron supplementation guidelines?

The WHO recommends universal supplementation with 2 mg/kg/day of iron in children aged 6 to 23 months whose diet does not include foods fortified with iron or who live in regions (such as developing countries) where anemia prevalence is higher than 40% [44].

What is the criteria to provide iron folic acid treatment during pregnancy?

Pregnant women’s adherence to IFAS plays a key role in the prevention and treatment of iron-folic acid deficiency anemia. The World Health Organization recommends IFAS to all pregnant women in a standard dose of 30 mg–60 mg iron and 400 μg folic acid daily throughout pregnancy [9].

What is IFA nutrition?

Iron–folic acid (IFA) supplementation during or before pregnancy can effectively reduce the risk of iron deficiency and anemia and improve gestational outcomes (Peña-Rosas and Viteri 2009).

When was National iron Plus initiative started?

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2013 launched “National Iron Plus Initiative” as a comprehensive strategy to combat the public health challenge of Iron Deficiency Anaemia prevalent across the life cycle.

What is the full form of Wifs?

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) Programme to meet the challenge of high prevalence and incidence of anaemia amongst adolescent girls and boys.

WHO guideline daily iron supplementation in infants and children?

It recommends daily iron supplementation for three consecutive months in a year in areas where anemia prevalence is 40 percent or higher, for children 6-23 months (10-12.5 mg), 24-59 months (30 mg), and children over 60 months (30-60mg).

WHO guideline for anemia in pregnancy?

Center of Disease Control (CDC) defines anemia as pregnancy hemoglobin less than 11 g/dl (Hematocrit;{Hct} < 33%) in the first and third trimester and less than 10.5 g/dl (Hct < 32%) in the second trimester while World Health Organisation (WHO) defines anemia in pregnancy as Hb values less than 11gm/dl [3, 4].

What month of pregnancy should I take iron tablets?

When Should I Start Taking Iron? According to the CDC, you should start taking a low-dose iron supplement (30 mg a day) when you have your first prenatal appointment. In most cases, you will get this amount of iron in your prenatal vitamin.

When should I start taking IFAS?

The best way to reduce the risk of your baby developing a neural tube defect is to take daily folic acid supplements from 12 weeks before conception until at least 12 weeks of pregnancy.

How do you take IFA tablets?

Take tablets or capsules with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking your tablet or capsule dose. Swallow extended-release capsules whole. Do not crush or chew extended-release capsules or tablets.