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
Age independent anthropometric measure of malnutrition is? 
Select and explain. 
A. Weight/height, B. Mid arm circumference, C. Head circumference, D. Mid arm circumference/height
B: Mid arm circumference
Answer: B: Mid arm circumference 
Explanation: ANSWER: (B) Mid arm circumferenceREF: Ghai 7th ed p. 64Age independent anthropometric measurements:IndexRatioValueKanawati IndexHead Circumference (cm)/Mid arm Circumference (cm)0.32-0.33Rao's IndexWt. In Kg/CHtcm) square x 1000.15 - 0.16Dug dale's IndexWt (Kg) / Ht (cm) to power 1.6 x 1000.88 - 0.97Mid arm circumference Jeliffe's ratioHead circumference/ chest circumference< 1 in a lyr old child is malnourished