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': 'Which of the following is the best indicator of long term nutritional status – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Mid arm circumference, B. Height for age, C. Weight for age, D. Weight for height', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Stunting (deficit in height for age) generally points towards a chronic course of malnutrition. — O.P. Ghai\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \'\n\n"Height is a stable measurement of growth as opposed to body weight. Whereas weight reflects only the present health status of the child, height indicates the events in the past also". ___\xa0Park', 'role': 'assistant'}]