Assertion (A) To assess malnutrition levels in population during famines the most widely accepted practice is to assess it in children ages 6 to 59 months.
Reason (R) In times of food shortages, the young children are the first to develop signs of malnutrition.

A. Both A and R are correct

B. Both A and R are incorrect

C. A is correct and R is incorrect

D. A is incorrect and R is correct

Answer: Option A