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
How is moderate malnutrition defined? 
Select and explain. 
A. Weight for age <-2SD, B. Weight for height <-2SD to >-3SD, C. Weight for age <-3SD, D. Weight for height +2SD to +3SD
B: Weight for height <-2SD to >-3SD
Answer: B: Weight for height <-2SD to >-3SD 
Explanation: A score of <-2SD to > -3SD score indicates moderate malnutrition. The WHO classification of malnutrition: A score of <-2 to > -3SD indicated moderate malnutrition A score of <- 3SD indicates severe malnutrition A score of +2 to +3 SD indicated overweight A score of > +3 indicates obesity The indicators of undernutrition include: Ref: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 20th edition Pgno: 298