Child wasting is low weight for height
Q. Child wasting means- Published on 11 May 16a. Low weight for height of the child
b. More weight for height of the child
c. Larger waist comparative to the child’s weight
d. Larger waist comparative to the child’s height
ANSWER: Low weight for height of the child
- Child wasting is low weight for height.
- Wasting is sometimes referred to as "acute malnutrition" because it is believed that episodes of wasting have a short duration, in contrast to stunting, which is regarded as chronic malnutrition.
- Wasting or thinness indicates in most cases a recent and severe process of weight loss, which is often associated with acute starvation and/or severe disease.
- However, wasting may also be the result of a chronic unfavourable condition. Provided there is no severe food shortage, the prevalence of wasting is usually below 5%, even in poor countries. The Indian subcontinent, where higher prevalences are found, is an important exception.
