Deficit in weight for height in a 3 years old child indicates-: (A) Acute malnutrition, (B) Chronic malnutrition, (C) Concomittant acute and chronic, (D) Under weight
Answer is A. Reduced Weight for height indicate acute malnutrition. Weight reflect only the present health status. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICAL 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 502