<prompt> Which among the following classification of Malnutrition is independent of weight of the child?Waterlow lowi? 12 o cai? 12 Ci? 12 UDon of Malnutrition is independent of weight of the child?GomezWHOMcLaren  <response>: McLaren REF: Nelson 17th edition page 59 Table 15-1, McLarens classification Kanawati AA, McLaren DS is based on ratio of Mid-arm Circumference to Head Circumference. Ratio 0.25 indicates severe malnutrition. CLASSIFICATION OF MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN: McLarens classification Kanawati AA, McLaren DS Mid arm-head circumference ratio Interpretation 0.310 Normal 0.310-0.280 Grade I: mild malnutrition 0.279-0.250 Grade II: moderate malnutrition 0.250 Grade III: severe malnutrition Gomez Classification: 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 weight weight of normal child of same age x 100 Percent of reference weight for age Interpretation 90-110 Normal 75-89 Grade I: mild malnutrition 60-74 Grade II: moderate malnutrition 60 Grade III: severe malnutrition III.Wellcome Classification: evaluates the child for edema and with the Gomez classification system. Weight for Age Gomez With Edema Without Edema 60-80 kwashiorkor Undernutrition 60 marasmic-kwashiorkor Marasmus III. Waterlow Classification WHO Classification: Chronic malnutrition results in stunting. Malnutrition also affects the childs body propoions eventually resulting in body wastage. Percent weight for height weight of patientweight of a normal child of the same height x 100 Percent height for age height of patientheight of a normal child of the same age x 100 Weight for Height wasting Height for Age stunting Normal 90 95 Mild 80-90 90-95 Moderate 70-80 85-90 Severe 70 85 