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
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
What is the true statement regarding an 'at-risk baby'?
AMild malnutrition with weight slightly below expected norms.
BSocioeconomic risk due to high birth order (more than 3).
CNormal birth weight above the critical threshold of 2.5 kg.
DSevere malnutrition with weight significantly below expected norms.
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