<prompt> A child with protein-energy malnutrition is brought to the outpatient depament. TRUE about Gomez classification of malnutrition of children is:Weight is compared with heightHeight is the only parameterWeight is the only parameterIt doesnt take account of height and weight  <response>: The degree of malnutrition is almost always based on the childs percentage of standard weight for age. The childs weight is compared to that of a normal child 50th percentile of the same age. It is useful for population screening and public health evaluations. Percent of reference weight for age patient weightweight of normal child of same age x 100. According to Gomez classification, Classification Percentage of standard weight for age Normal Grade I Mild malnutrition Grade II Moderate malnutrition Grade III Severe malnutrition 90 75-89.9 60-74.9 60 Ref: Achars Textbook Of Pediatrics 4Th Edn By Swarna Rekha Bhat ed., Page 46 ; Essence of Paediatrics Prof. MR Khan, Page 72. 