This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Which of the following is the best indicator of long term nutritional status - 
Select and explain. 
A. Mid arm circumference, B. Height for age, C. Weight for age, D. Weight for height
B: Height for age
Answer: B: Height for age 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Height for age Stunting (deficit in height for age) generally points towards a chronic course of malnutrition. Ghai "Height is a stable measurement of growth as opposed to body weight. Whereas weight reflects only the present health status of the child, height indicates the events in the past also".