Uses the 1999-2012 CDC Child Growth Standards for mid-upper arm circumference-for-age, to report percentiles and Z-scores on children from 2 months to 18 years of age. Citing: If you use PediTools for a publication or clinical guideline, please consider citing: Chou JH et al., J Med Internet Res 2020;22 (1):e16204 (available open access [PDF])

MUAC Classification MUAC . CLASSIFICATION : Children 6–11 months old: <11 cm Children 12–59 months old: <11 cm : Children 5–9 years old: <13.5 cm SEVERE: Children 10–14 years old: <16 cm Adults: < 18.0 cm (Adults includes both …

Jul 19, 2016 · In the current study, we present reference ranges for MUAC, upper arm muscle area (AMA), and upper arm fat area (AFA) from the same individuals for use in a nutritional status assessment.

A range of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) Measuring Tapes are available through UNICEF Supply Division. MUAC tapes are predominately used to measure the upper arm circumference of children but also that of pregnant women, helping identify malnutrition. There are different types of MUAC tape available.

In the general adult population, however, the analysis found that MUAC cutoffs in the range of ≤23.0 cm to ≤25.5 cm could potentially serve as appropriate indicators for low BMI.

Jun 6, 2002 · The MUAC measure is a long strip with a series of colour bands. When measured properly against a bare upper arm, the gauge provides a number and indicates the colour range

MUAC is a measure of the sum of the muscle and subcutaneous fat in the upper arm. In severe malnutrition both fat and muscle are reduced in the upper arm. Edema may increase a limb's circumference but it is not usually a problem of the upper arm.

Results: MUAC increased with age steadily throughout the growing period. For children <5 y old, lower percentile ranges varied markedly across age and sex such that the single cutoff (<11.5 or 12.5 cm) for field screening of acute malnutrition did not track along the same percentile.

Aug 10, 2023 · MUAC is a simple measurement that can be used to identify children (six months to five years) who have malnutrition and are at risk of dying. It uses a coloured tape that is wrapped around the left upper arm. Parents and carers can be trained to measure the MUAC.

Mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) is a useful tool for a fast assessment of the nutritional status. Aims: The study was undertaken to evaluate the correlation of MUAC as a nutritional status indicator in OSMF patients.