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MUAC Tape is a simple, color-coded measuring tool used to assess nutritional status, especially in children aged 6 months to 5 years and pregnant women. It measures the circumference of the mid-upper arm and helps identify malnutrition levels quickly and effectively in community and clinical settings. Key Features: Material: Made from flexible, durable, waterproof plastic or fiber-reinforced paper. Length: Typically measures up to 26 cm, with clear millimeter markings. Color-coded zones: Red: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) Yellow: Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) Green: Normal nutritional status Portable & Reusable: Lightweight and easy to carry. Language-independent: Uses universally understandable colors and numbers. How to Use: Identify the midpoint between the shoulder and elbow on the left arm. Wrap the tape snugly but not tightly around the arm. Read the color and measurement where the tape meets. Use the reading to determine malnutrition level and take appropriate action. Screening for malnutrition MUAC tapes are used to screen for malnutrition in children and pregnant women.  Identifying wasting MUAC tapes can be used to detect child wasting before complications develop.  Referring children for treatment MUAC tapes can be used to identify children who need to be referred for treatment.  Color-coded to indicate nutritional status Some MUAC tapes are color-coded to indicate the nutritional status of a child or adult. For example, green may indicate normal, yellow may indicate moderate malnutrition, and red may indicate severe acute malnutrition.  Medstock Supplies  Mama Ngina Street, Transnational Plaza, 2nd Floor, Nairobi  Call/WhatsApp: 0722641512 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medstockltdFOR MORE ORDERS GET  THEM AT https://medstock.co.ke/product-category/clinical-equipments/