Management of Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years

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Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition

Diagnosis of Acute Malnutrition

Interpretation of Anthropometric Indicators

Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM):

• If Weight-for-Height/Length is less than 80% or less than '-2 SD' of the median reference population (NCHS/WHO table)

OR

• If Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is less than 125mm (12.5 cm), RED COLOUR (3-colour Tape) OR ORANGE COLOUR (4-colour Tape)

AND

• If there is no bilateral oedema evident

Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM):

• If Weight-for-Height/Length is less than 70% or less than '-3 SD' (marasmus) of the median reference population (NCHS/WHO table)

 OR

• If bilateral oedema is evident

OR

• If Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is less than 110mm (11.0 cm), RED COLOUR (3-colour Tape and 4-colour Tape).

MUAC Resources

01 November, 2009