Which of the following indices is used for assessment of nutritional status of children under Gomez classification and IAP classification?

Correct option is C

Option (a): Incorrect
• Weight-for-height assesses wasting (acute malnutrition), not used in Gomez or IAP classifications.
Option (b): Incorrect
• Height-for-age assesses stunting (chronic malnutrition), also not used in these classifications.
Option (c): Correct
• Both Gomez classification and IAP (Indian Academy of Pediatrics) classification evaluate nutritional status using Weight-for-Age.
• Children are graded into normal, mild, moderate, and severe malnutrition based on how their weight compares to the standard for their age.
• This is the simplest field-level index used in community nutrition.
Option (d): Incorrect
• Height-for-weight is the same as weight-for-height; not used for Gomez or IAP.