Assessment of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) for Nutritional Screening in Children Aged between 6 months –5 years old
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is a simple, rapid, and reliable anthropometric measurement used to screen children aged 6 months to 5 years for acute malnutrition. It measures the circumference of the upper arm at the midpoint between the shoulder and the elbow and serves as an indicator of muscle and fat stores. Accurate and standardized MUAC measurement enables the early identification of children at risk of severe or moderate acute malnutrition, facilitating timely referral, nutritional intervention, and improved health outcomes. This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides a standardized method to ensure consistent, accurate, and reproducible MUAC measurements in clinical and community settings.
