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Which of these indicators is used at anganwadi centers for growth monitoring in children?

A
Height for age
B
Weight for age
C
Weight for height
D
Mid-arm circumference
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: B. Weight for ageRef: Park 241e p582, 23/e p547, 22/e p506)India has adopted the new WHO Child Growth Standards (2006) in February 2009 for monitoring the young child growth and development within the National Rural Health Mission and the ICDS.These are based on weight for age.Weight for age is used at anganwadi centers for growth monitoring in children.

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