This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition, Subject name: Pediatrics
Haemoglobin cutoff to define anaemia in children aged 5-11 years is 
Select and explain. 
A. 11 g/dl, B. 11.5 g/dl, C. 12 g/dl, D. 13 g/dl
B: 11.5 g/dl
Answer: B: 11.5 g/dl 
Explanation: Haemoglobin cutoffs to define anaemia are 11.0 g/dl for children 6-59 mo, 11.5 g/dl for children 5-11 yr, and 12.0 g/dl for children 12-14 yr. Cutoffs to define anaemia for nonpregnant women are 12.0 g/dl, 11.0 g/dl for pregnant women, and 13.0 g/dl for men. Reference: Nelson; Page no: 298