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
Nutrition in a community is assessed by all except 
Select and explain. 
A. Hb < 11.5 gm% in 3rd trimester pregnancy, B. 1-4 years moality rate, C. Rate of increase of height and weight of children, D. Bih Weight < 2500 grams
C: Rate of increase of height and weight of children
Answer: C: Rate of increase of height and weight of children 
Explanation: Rate of increase in height and weight corresponds to the growth and development of a child in paicular and can&;t be attributed to assess the state of nutrition in a community. And also these factors mostly depend on familial and constitutional factors. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition Nutrition chapter