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1

A 5-year-old has the following anthropometry findings: Weight/age < -3.2 SD, Height/age < -2.5 SD, Weight/height < -1.7 SD. What is the most likely diagnosis?

AModerate acute malnutrition

BChronic malnutrition

CSevere Acute Malnutrition

DSevere Acute Malnutrition with stunting

2

Which of the following anthropometric indicators best reflects acute malnutrition (wasting) in children?

AWeight for height

BHeight for age

CBMI for age

DWeight for age

3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Kwashiorkor?

AHypertension

BHair changes and depigmentation

CEdema

DGrowth retardation

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