Age independent anthropometric measure of malnutrition is?
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
Weight/height
Mid arm circumference
Head circumference
Mid arm circumference/height
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