Which of these indicators is used at anganwadi centers for growth monitoring in children?
Correct Answer: Weight for age
Description: Ans: B. Weight for ageRef: Park 241e p582, 23/e p547, 22/e p506)India has adopted the new WHO Child Growth Standards (2006) in February 2009 for monitoring the young child growth and development within the National Rural Health Mission and the ICDS.These are based on weight for age.Weight for age is used at anganwadi centers for growth monitoring in children.
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