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Which of the following measures are useful indicators of malnutrition among young children?
(A). MUAC less than 12.5 cm
(B). Low height for weight
(C). MUAC 13.5 cm
(D). Chest circumference less than head circumference
(E). Low weight for height
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Remember the MUAC color tape ranges:
- Red (\( < 11.5\text{ cm}\)) \(\rightarrow\) Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
- Yellow (\(11.5 - 12.5\text{ cm}\)) \(\rightarrow\) Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM).
- Green (\( > 12.5\text{ cm}\)) \(\rightarrow\) Normal.
  • (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (A), (D) and (E) only.
  • (B), (C) and (D) only.
  • (A), (D) and (E) only.
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The Correct Option is B

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