Which anthropometric measurement is most useful for identifying acute wasting in a child when an accurate height measurement cannot be obtained?
Correct answer: A. Mid-upper arm circumference
- A. Mid-upper arm circumference
- B. Head circumference
- C. Chest circumference
- D. Sitting height
Explanation
MUAC is a practical field measurement that reflects muscle and fat stores and can identify acute malnutrition without requiring height. Head, chest, and sitting height measurements do not directly classify acute wasting.
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Childhood nutrition covers essential nutrients, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, dietary assessment, growth monitoring and age-appropriate feeding practices. Questions distinguish protein-energy malnutrition, including marasmus and kwashiorkor, from micronutrient deficiencies such as iron, vitamin A, vitamin D and iodine deficiency, using clinical signs and anthropometric findings.
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