This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Growth, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Best indicator of growth monitoring in children \nSelect and explain. \nA. Weight, B. Mid-arm circumference, C. Rate of increase in height & weight, D. Head circumference', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Rate of increase in height or weight as age advances- Best indicator of growth monitoring in children Uses of growth cha:- 1) For growth monitoring 2) Diagnostic tool for identifying "high risk" children 3) Planning and policy making 4) Education tool 5) Tool for action Mid arm circumference, Body weight and chest circumference are one time point estimates therefore they are not adequate to provide information about long term nutritional status of the child.', 'role': 'assistant'}]