Deficit in weight for height in a 3 years old child indicates-
Reduced Weight for height indicate acute malnutrition. Weight reflect only the present health status. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICAL 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 502
Acute malnutrition
Chronic malnutrition
Concomittant acute and chronic
Under weight
obstetrics,pediatrics and geriatrics