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
Type of Growth Charts used by Anganwadi workers (ICDS) for growth monitoring 
Select and explain. 
A. NCHS, B. IAP, C. MRGS, D. CDC
A: NCHS
Answer: A: NCHS 
Explanation: • In NRHM and ICDS, Government of India has adopted WHO Child Growth Standards 2006 (also known as MGRS ‘Multicentre Growth Reference Study’ Standards)
– Normal zone
– Below -2 SD: Malnutrition
– Below -3 SD: Severe Malnutrition