MAC has color coding. Yellow color indicates mild to moderate malnutrition. What is the reading of MAC on yellow color?: (A) 11.5 to 12.5 cm, (B) 11.5 to 13.5cm, (C) 12.5cm to 13.5 cm, (D) 12 to 13.5 cm
Answer is C. SHAKIR'S TAPE : - Measures Mid arm circumference (MAC) - It has colour coding. Green is normal i.e. MAC >13.5cm yellow is mild to moderate malnutrition with MUAC 12.5 - 13.5cm and Red is severe malnutrition with MAC <12.5cm.