MAC has color coding. Yellow color indicates mild to moderate malnutrition. What is the reading of MAC on yellow color?
SHAKIR'S TAPE : - Measures Mid arm circumference (MAC) - It has colour coding. Green is normal i.e. MAC >13.5cm yellow is mild to moderate malnutrition with MUAC 12.5 - 13.5cm and Red is severe malnutrition with MAC <12.5cm.
11.5 to 12.5 cm
11.5 to 13.5cm
12.5cm to 13.5 cm
12 to 13.5 cm
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