This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
[{'content': 'During nutritional assessment of a surgical patient, the status of muscle protein is indicated by which one of the following parameters - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Serum albumin, B. Triceps skin fold thickness, C. Mid-arm circumference, D. Hb level', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: • Anthropometric techniques incorporating measurements of skinfold thicknesses and mid-arm circumference permit estimations of body fat and muscle mass, and these are indirect measures of energy and protein stores.\n• Skinfold thickness is measured at ulnar, triceps, subscapular and suprailiac region.', 'role': 'assistant'}]