Pediatrics Nutrition 7c913e4d

Definition of severe acute malnutrition includes which of the following?

Wt for Ht <- 2 SD

Wt for Ht <- 3 SD

Wt for age <-2 SD

Wt for age <-3 SD

High-Yield Explanation

b. Wt for Ht <-3SD(Ref: Ghai 9/e p 97)Wt for Ht <-3SD on WHO growth standard is one of the diagnostic criteria for severe acute malnutrition.

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