<prompt> Which of the following is the BEST to assess the state of protein nutrition?Mid Arm CircumferenceSerum AlbuminSerum TransferrinTotal Body Nitrogen  <response>: Serum albumin is the best test of measure of body protein status. Other tests include total body nitrogen, mid arm circumference, serum transferrin, creatinine and height index. A serum albumin value of more than 3.5 gdl indicates normal nutrition. Ref: Park, 21st Edition, Page 563 