The best parameter for assessment of chronic malnutrition is
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
Weight for age
Weight for height
Height for age
Mid arm circumference
Nutrition and health