This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition and Health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Total amount of iron given during the pregnancy: 
Select and explain. 
A. 600 mg, B. 800 mg, C. 1000 mg, D. 1200 mg
C: 1000 mg
Answer: C: 1000 mg 
Explanation: Ans. (c) 1000 mgRef. K. Park 23rded. / 527According to RCH program, 100 mg of elemental iron and 500 meg of folic acid must be given to a pregnant lady for 100 days, which will be around 1000 mg iron absorbed.* Adult: Iron + folic acid tablet given in pregnancy: 1 tab/ day x 100 days* Kids: Iron + folic acid tablet given: 1 tab/day x 100 days per year- 0 to 5 years of age.