MAC has color coding. Yellow color indicates mild to moderate malnutrition. What is the reading of MAC on yellow color?
11.5 to 12.5 cm
11.5 to 13.5cm
12.5cm to 13.5 cm
12 to 13.5 cm
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.
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