The MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) Tape is a flexible, color-coded measuring tape used by healthcare workers, nutritionists, and caregivers to assess nutritional status quickly. It measures the mid-upper arm circumference of children, pregnant women, or adults to identify malnutrition or risk of malnutrition.

How it works:

• Wrap the tape around the midpoint between the shoulder and elbow.

• The color-coded zones (commonly red, yellow, green) indicate nutritional status: red for severe malnutrition, yellow for moderate, and green for normal.

• Read the result where the tape overlaps; no complex calculations are needed.

Key Features:

• Flexible and lightweight for easy use in clinics or field surveys.

• Color-coded zones allow quick visual interpretation.

• Durable and washable material, often plastic or synthetic paper.

• Quick and reliable tool for malnutrition screening and routine health assessments.

It is an essential tool in public health programs, emergency nutrition screening, and routine health checkups to help detect and manage malnutrition early.