<prompt> Severe malnutrition is indicated by which of the following featuresLoss of buccal pad of fatGluteal skin thickness increasedLoss of elasticity of skin and drynessAtrophy of muscles  <response>: The contour of atrophic muscles is evident under the thin and wrinkled skin.Loose folds of skin are prominent over the glutei and the inner side of the thigh.The buccal pad of fat is preserved till the malnutrition becomes extreme.The skin appears dry and scaly. Ref: Page 104, Ghai essential pediatrics; 6th edition 