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: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'The deficit in weight for height in a 3-year-old child indicates \nSelect and explain. \nA. Concomitant acute and chronic, B. Chronic malnutrition, C. Acute malnutrition, D. Under weight', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Low weight for height is\xa0wasting\xa0which suggests acute malnutrition, the result of more\xa0recent\xa0food deficit or illness.', 'role': 'assistant'}]