Deficit in weight for height in a 3 years old child indicates-
Acute malnutrition
Chronic malnutrition
Concomittant acute and chronic
Under weight
Reduced Weight for height indicate acute malnutrition. Weight reflect only the present health status. REF. PARK'S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICAL 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 502
obstetrics,pediatrics and geriatrics