Based on WHO criteria, severe acute malnutrition is defined as
Correct Answer: Weight for age < 3 standard detion
Description: * Growth cha used in India shows normal zone of weight for age, undernutrition (below 2 SD) and severely malnutrition zone (below 3 SD) * ICDS growth cha based on WHO growth chas Uses of Growth Cha: - * Growth monitoring tool * Diagnostic tool for identifying high risk children * Planning and policy making * Educational tool * Tool for action * Evaluation of corrective measures and impact of a programme * Tool for teaching Ref:- K Park 24th ed; pg num:- 582
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