Management of Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years

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Management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years

Discharge and Follow-up

• Discharge criteria for children aged 6 months to 18 years:
   
  • Weight-for-Height (W/H) or Weight-for-Length (W/L) > = 85% (WHO/NCHS table) on at least two weighing sessions
     
• Discharge criteria for pregnant and lactating women:
   
  • Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) > = 230 mm or when their baby reaches six months of age
    
    MUAC Resources

11 April, 2013