A child’s weight is at the 10th percentile, height is at the 50th percentile, and weight-for-height is low. Which interpretation is most appropriate?
Correct answer: A. The pattern may indicate inadequate recent caloric intake
- A. The pattern may indicate inadequate recent caloric intake
- B. The pattern confirms a normal weight for the child’s height
- C. The pattern proves a primary endocrine disorder
- D. The pattern indicates isolated enlargement of the head
Explanation
Low weight-for-height with relatively preserved height can suggest recent or current undernutrition. A single measurement does not prove an endocrine disorder, and serial plotting with dietary and clinical assessment is needed.
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