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
Common to both acute and chronic malnutrition is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Weight for age, B. Weight for height, C. Height for age, D. BMI
C: Height for age
Answer: C: Height for age 
Explanation: Weight reflects only the present health status, while height indicates the event in the past. It helps on assessing acute malnutrition and chronic malnutrition. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICAL 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 501