Pediatrics Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) according to the WHO criteria is: A Weight for age less than median plus -2SD B Weight for height less than median plus 2SD C Weight for age less than median plus 3SD D Weight for height less than median minus -3SD 💡 Explanation Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) according to the WHO criteria is: ✓ Correct Answer: D. Weight for height less than median minus -3SD