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What is True about WHO growth chart is all except and explain in detail?
Ans. b (Has 3 lines). (Ref. PSM, Park, 21st/ pg. 502)GROWTH CHARTS# There are 49 different types of growth charts in India# Growth charts recommended by government of India have 4 reference curves/lines.# Top most corresponds to 80% of median of WHO (% 50th percentile).# Lower lines represent 70 %, 60 % and 50 % of that standard.# Purpose of these lines is to indicate degree of malnutrition as recommended by IAP# Growth charts recommended by government of India shows 3 degrees of, malnutrition.# Growth charts in ICDS in India contain 3 lines in addition to standard, represent 80%, 60% and 50% of reference# Uses:- Monitoring growth- Diagnostic tool- Planning and policy making- Education tool- Tool for action- Tool for teaching- Evaluation of growth and development