Best indicator for Acute Malnutrition is: (A) Decrease in Weight / Height, (B) Decrease in Weight / Age, (C) Decrease in Height / Age, (D) None of the above
Answer is A. Acute Malnutrition ⇒ Decrease in Weight / Height (Wasting)
Chronic Malnutrition ⇒ Decrease in Height / Age (stunting)
Acute on Chronic ⇒ Decrease in Weight / Age Malnutrition.