<prompt> Which of the following is the best indicator for long-term nutritional status?Mid-arm circumferenceHeight for ageWeight for ageWeight for height  <response>: Height for age is the best indicator for long-term nutritional status chronic malnutrition Weight for age is the most commonly used index, but it doesnot differentiate between wasting and stunting. Hence, it has limited clinical significance A low weight-for-height, or wasting, indicates acute malnutrition Ref: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 21st edition Pgno: 333 