Which of the following is the best indicator of long term nutritional status -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Height for age Stunting (deficit in height for age) generally points towards a chronic course of malnutrition. Ghai "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".
Mid arm circumference
Height for age
Weight for age
Weight for height