Mid Arm Circumference

Also written as MAC.

5- Mid arm circumference (MAC)\n*In a baby 1-4 years ~ MACis>14cm\n* In subclinical malnutrition ~ MACis12-14cm\n* In clinical malnutrition ~ MAC is < 12 em\n~Value: Early indicator of malnutrition; measure the muscle bulk and is not\naffected by edema.

What our notes say

• 5- Mid arm circumference (MAC)\n*In a baby 1-4 years ~ MACis>14cm\n* In subclinical malnutrition ~ MACis12-14cm\n* In clinical malnutrition ~ MAC is < 12 em\n~Value: Early indicator of malnutrition; measure the muscle bulk and is not\naffected by edema. (BABY NELSON PEADS)

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