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MUAC Z-Score Tape Instructions for Healthcare Professionals

Publication Date: 01 November 2021

Author(s): The ANHI team

Abstract:

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measures muscle and fat mass and is an important indicator of a child’s nutritional status. 

This instruction sheet introduces the three simple steps to using the MUAC Z-score tool and it provides a reference table so you can quickly and easily interpret the measurement.

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