For severe malnutrition MAC will be less than: (A) 14.5, (B) 13.5, (C) 12.5, (D) 11.5
Answer is D. For severe malnutrition, MAC is < 11.5 cm Severe acute malnutrition In a child between 6 months to 5 years of age, presence of any1 or more of- Weight for height < -3 Z score or < 70% of expected Mid arm circumference - < 11.5 cm Symmetric bipedal edema of nutritional origin Visible severe wasting;