The upper line in growth cha denotes what percentile of WHO reference standard: March 2005: (A) 50th percentile, (B) 60th percentile, (C) 70th percentile, (D) 80th percentile
Answer is A. Ans. A: 50th percentile The growth cha recommended by the Government of India has 4 reference curves. The topmost curve corresponds to 80% of the median (50th percentile) of the WHO reference standard. Second, third and fouh curve corresponds to 70, 60 and 50% of the median. Area between 80% and 70% lines indicates first degree/ mild malnutrition.