Pediatrics Nutrition a231105a

The deficit in weight for height in a 3-year-old child indicates ____________

Acute malnutrition

Chronic malnutrition

Concomitant acute and chronic

Under weight

High-Yield Explanation

Low weight for height is wasting, which suggests acute malnutrition, the result of more recent food deficit or illness. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition Nutr

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