This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Severe malnutrition is indicated by which of the following features \nSelect and explain. \nA. Loss of buccal pad of fat, B. Gluteal skin thickness increased, C. Loss of elasticity of skin and dryness, D. Atrophy of muscles', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: The contour of atrophic muscles is evident under the thin and wrinkled skin.Loose folds of skin are prominent over the glutei and the inner side of the thigh.The buccal pad of fat is preserved till the malnutrition becomes extreme.The skin appears dry and scaly. Ref: Page 104, Ghai essential pediatrics; 6th edition', 'role': 'assistant'}]