Nutrition: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Nutrition

Sample item

Which index compares weight with height to assess adult thinness or obesity?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Body mass index

This Nutrition item is resolved by the defining principle: Body mass index best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Option by option

  • A. Mid-upper arm circumference only

    Mid-upper arm circumference only does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

  • B. Head circumference

    Head circumference is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested nutrition conclusion.

  • C. Body mass index (correct)

    Correct. Body mass index directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

  • D. Waist-to-hip ratio only

    Waist-to-hip ratio only may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is C, Body mass index. This Nutrition item is resolved by the defining principle: Body mass index best matches the stated finding or public-health measure.

Why is "Mid-upper arm circumference only" not the answer?

Mid-upper arm circumference only does not explain the finding or provide the indicated intervention.

Why is "Head circumference" not the answer?

Head circumference is not the best fit because it does not establish the requested nutrition conclusion.

Why is "Waist-to-hip ratio only" not the answer?

Waist-to-hip ratio only may be relevant elsewhere, but it conflicts with the central fact given here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nutrition in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Body mass index directly addresses the key clue in this scenario.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Nutrition?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.