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: Social & Preventive Medicine
Common to both acute and chronic malnutrition is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Weight for age, B. Weight for height, C. Height for age, D. BMI
A: Weight for age
Answer: A: Weight for age 
Explanation: Ans. a. Weight for age For both acute and chronic malnutrition, best assessment can be done by weight for age. (AIIMS May 2007 Repeat) Indicators of Malnutrition Indicator Parameter InterpretationQ Stunting Low height for age Chronic malnutritionQ Wasting Low weight for height Acute malnutritionQ Under weight Low weight for age Both acute and chronic malnutritionQ