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Deficit in weight for height in a 3 years old child indicates -

A
Acute malnutrition
B
Chronic malnutrition
C
Concomittant acute and chronic
D
Under weight
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Acute malnutrition o Wasting (deficit in weight for height) ---> Acute malnutrition. o Stunting (deficit in height for age) --> Chronic malnutrition. o Wasting and stunting ---> Acute on chronic malnutrition. o Underweight (low weight for age) --> Combined indicator to reflect both acute and chronic malnutrition.

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