A MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) Tape is a simple, portable measuring device used to screen children and adults for acute malnutrition. It measures the circumference of the upper arm and provides a quick indication of nutritional status without requiring a weighing scale or height measurement.

• Features color-coded segments: red (severe malnutrition), yellow (moderate malnutrition), and green (normal nutrition).

• Graduated in centimeters for precise measurement.

• Reusable and washable for hygiene and durability.

• Lightweight and portable, suitable for field and clinical use.

• Ideal for children aged 6–59 months, pregnant women, and adults.

• Recommended by UNICEF for rapid malnutrition screening. 

FAQs

Who uses MUAC tapes?

• Hospitals

• Clinics

• Community Health Promoters

• NGOs

• UNICEF programs

• Nutritionists

• Refugee camps

• Emergency response teams

Who can be measured?

• Children 6–59 months

• Pregnant women

• Lactating mothers

• Adults

What are the MUAC colour codes?