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
Best indicator for nutritional status for a child is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Mid arm circumference, B. Head circumference, C. Rate of increase of height and weight, D. Chest circumference
C: Rate of increase of height and weight
Answer: C: Rate of increase of height and weight 
Explanation: Rate of increase of height and weight is the best measure for nutritional status of a child. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICAL 21ST EDITION. 500,501