This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: obstetrics,pediatrics and geriatrics, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Deficit in weight for height in a 3 years old child indicates- 
Select and explain. 
A. Acute malnutrition, B. Chronic malnutrition, C. Concomittant acute and chronic, D. Under weight
A: Acute malnutrition
Answer: A: Acute malnutrition 
Explanation: 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