Correct option is A
✅ (a) 28 mg to 47.5 mg:
· The
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) prescribes fortification levels for iron in wheat flour (Atta).
· The fortification level ranges from
28 mg to 47.5 mg per kilogram of flour using various iron compounds such as Ferrous citrate, Ferrous lactate, Ferrous sulphate, etc.
· This range ensures adequate iron intake to combat iron deficiency anemia while maintaining safety.
· Fortified atta helps address nutritional deficiencies in the population.
❌ (b) 10 mg to 30.5 mg: Below prescribed range. ❌ (c) 65 mg to 100 mg: Exceeds recommended limits. ❌ (d) 110.5 mg to 140.5 mg: Much higher than recommended.