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Nutritional Status of Children

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Which of the following terms refers to the condition where children have low weight according to their heights?

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Stunting

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Wasting

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Underweight

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Obesity

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The correct option is B Wasting
Child wasting refers to a condition where children have low weight according to their heights. It can be the result of recent rapid weight loss or the failure to gain weight due to the lack of access to nutritious food.

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