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Which of the following is the best indicator of long-term nutritional status?

A
Mid-arm circumference
B
Height for age
C
Weight for age
D
Weight for height
High-Yield Explanation
B Height for age a. Stunting (deficit in height for age) generally points towards a chronic course of malnutrition. b. Height is a stable measurement of growth as opposed to body weight. Whereas weight reflects only the present health status o-f the child, height indicates the events in the past also".

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