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': 'All of these are criteria for severe acute malnutrition in a 6-month-old child except: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Mid-upper arm circumference, B. Symmetrical edema, C. Weight for height, D. Height for age', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Ans: D. Height for ageHeight for age is not a criterion for severe acute malnutrition in a 6-month old child.Severe acute malnutrition (SAM):]Among children 6-59 months of age is defined by World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF as any of the following:Weight-for-height below -3 standard detion (SD or Z scores) of the median WI-10 growth referenceVisible severe wastingePresence of bipedal edemaMid-upper arm circumference below 11.5 cmThis classification is used to identify children at high risk of death.', 'role': 'assistant'}]