The MUAC tape (Mid Upper Arm Circumference) is used to assess a person's nutritional status by measuring the upper arm circumference
The MUAC tape (Mid Upper Arm Circumference) is used to assess a person's nutritional status by measuring the upper arm circumference of children and pregnant women, helping to identify malnutrition.
Color | Measurement |
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Red | up to 11,5 cm |
Yellow | 11,5 - 12,5 cm |
Green | 12,5 - 26,5 cm |
Description
The MUAC tape (Mid Upper Arm Circumference) is used to assess a person's nutritional status by measuring the upper arm circumference of children and pregnant women, helping to identify malnutrition.
Color | Measurement |
---|---|
Red | up to 11,5 cm |
Yellow | 11,5 - 12,5 cm |
Green | 12,5 - 26,5 cm |