This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition and health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
The best parameter for assessment of chronic malnutrition is 
Select and explain. 
A. Weight for age, B. Weight for height, C. Height for age, D. Mid arm circumference
C: Height for age
Answer: C: Height for age 
Explanation: Height is a stable measurement of growth as opposed to body weight. Whereas weight reflects only the present health status of the child, height indicates the events in the past also. Low height for age: Also known as nutritional stunting or dwarfing. It reflects past or chronic malnutrition.Ref: Park; 23rd ed; Pg 544