<prompt> Which of the following is true about a child with severe acute malnutrition?His height for age should be -3 z scoreHis weight for age should be -3 z scoreHis weight for height should be -3 z scoreHis mid arm circumference should be 13.5 cm  <response>: Diagnostic criteria for severe acute malnutrition in children between 6 months to 5 year age include: 1. Weightheight or Weightlength -3 Z score, using the WHO Growth Standards 2. Presence of bipedal edema of nutritional origin 3. Mid- upper arm circumference MUAC 115 mm Criteria for discharge of a child with severe acute malnutrition from hospital include: Child should have lost edema staed gaining weight All infections micro nutrient deficiencies should have been taken care of Childs appetite should have improved he should be accepting well orally Mother should be confident of taking care of child at home 