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
Village Health Guide measures the state of malnutrition in an under 5 child by using- 
Select and explain. 
A. Mid arm circumference, B. Weight for age, C. Skin fold thickness, D. Height for age
A: Mid arm circumference
Answer: A: Mid arm circumference 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Mid Arm Circumference Midarm circumference is an age independent, easy, measure of the state of malnutrition, for children between the age group of 1-5 years. A circumference less than 12.5 cm is suggestive of moderate to severe malnutrition. o The use of Shakir's Tape has fuher simplified assessment of midarm circumference at the village level. This tape has shading in the three different colours, which indicate different levels nutrition o (M.A.0 = Mid arm circumference) Red shading signifies M.A.0 < 12.5 and is an index of malnutrition Yellow shading signifies M.A.0 = 12.5 to 13.5 and sets foh a warning Green shading signifies M.A.0 > 13.5 and is indicative of adequate nutrition.