<prompt> Which of the following is the best indicator of long term nutritional statusMid arm circumferenceHeight for ageWeight for ageWeight for height  <response>: Stunting deficit in height for age generally points towards a chronic course of malnutrition. O.P. Ghai Height is a stable measurement of growth as opposed to body weight. Whereas weight reflects only the present health status of the child, height indicates the events in the past also. ___ Park 