Best marker for chronic Protein-energy malnutrition is: (A) Weight for age, (B) Height for age, (C) Weight for Height, (D) Head circumference
Answer is B. Stunting (deficit in height for age) signifies accumulated consequences of retarded growth over some years and generally points towards a chronic course of malnutrition. It may be a residue of past malnutrition or could be due to non-nutritional disorders like genetic sho stature or endocrinal disorders. Ref: Page 101, Ghai essential pediatrics; 6th edition