A Good Predictor of Malnourishment Is the

question 33

Multiple Choice

A good predictor of malnourishment is the

• A) circumference of the child's head.
• B) child's weight.
• C) child's height.
• D) circumference of the child's upper arm.

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Definitions:

Posterior Tibial

Pertains to the tibial nerve or muscle located at the back (posterior) part of the leg, involved in the movement and sensation of the foot.

Heat Loss

The transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler one, resulting in a decrease in the temperature of the warmer object.

Air Movement

The flow or motion of air, often relevant in contexts of ventilation, weather, and aerodynamics.

Convection

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids or gases, typically observed in the atmosphere or liquids.