In severe acute malnutrition, arm circumference is less than (in cm):: (A) 11.5, (B) 12, (C) 12.5, (D) 13
Answer is A. In children who are 6-59 months of age, severe acute malnutrition is defined asWeight-for-height <= -3 Z-score, orMid-upper-arm circumference <11.5 cm, orPresence of bilateral edema(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 301)