Malnutrition is a condition when a persons diet doesn’t contain the right amount of nutrition. It can be under-nutrition (sub-nutrition) and over-nutrition.
A scale designed to be shared.
Child MUAC TAPE is used to assess nutritional status in children in age group of 6 months to 59 months. The Red color indicates Severe Malnutrition, Yellow color indicates Acute Malnutrition and Green color indicates Normal. Made from durable PVC/paper plastic and the measurements are marked in mm
Material
Made from high quality PVC/Paper which is fold-able Non-tear stretch-resistant plastic/plasticized paper/synthetic paper Minimum thickness 0.3mm.
Measurement
Non-tear stretch-resistant plastic/plasticized paper/synthetic paper Minimum thickness 0.3mm.Gradated in 1mm in precision with thicker line at 21.0 cm.
Permanent, resistant to solvents; easily readable in low light working situations.
Color Coding
- Green- from 12.5cm
- Red- 0 to 11.5cm
- Yellow- 11.5cm to 12.5cm
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Adult MUAC TAPE isused for pregnant women and adults in development situations (including HIV/AIDS) and famine situations. The Red color indicates Severe Malnutrition, Yellow color indicates Acute Malnutrition and Green color indicates Normal.
Material
Non-tear stretch-resistant plastic/plasticized paper/synthetic paper Minimum thickness 0.3mm.
Measurement
Graduated with 1mm precision, Accuracy: ± 1mm of the maximum measurement (61cm)
Permanent, resistant to solvents; easily readable in low light working situations
Color Coding
- Green- from 23cm
- Red- 0 to 21cm
- Yellow- 21cm to 23cm
A scale designed to be shared.
The non color coded Adult MUAC TAPE is widely used for the measurement of nutritional level in pregnant and lactating women. Graduation is in millimeters and can be used for taking measurements of MUAC up to 50 cm.
Material
Non-tear stretch-resistant plastic/plasticized paper/synthetic paper Minimum thickness 0.3mm.
Measurement
Graduated with 1mm precision, Accuracy: ± 1mm of the maximum measurement (50cm)
Permanent, resistant to solvents; easily readable in low light working situations
Age Group
6-59months
Material
High quality PVC/Laminated
Paper non stretch
and non tear
Standard
UNICEF
Color Indicator
RED,YELLOW,GREEN
Cut off points:
Severely Under- Nourished
UNDER-11.5cm
Under -Nourished
11.5cm-12.5cm
Normal
12.5cm -ABOVE
Reading Window &
Slit Measurement
YES
Measuring Range
300mm
Graduation
1mm
Thickness
0.32mm
Permanent and Resistent
to solvent
Easy to use
YES
Clear and detailed marking
YES
Logo Customizable
YES
Packing (per box)
50 ,100,500 pieces
Age Group
Pregnant Woman
Material
High quality PVC/Laminated
Paper non stretch
and non tear
Standard
UNICEF
Color Indicator
RED,YELLOW,GREEN
Cut off points:
Severely Under- Nourished
UNDER -21cm
Under -Nourished
21cm-23cm
Normal
23cm- ABOVE
Reading Window &
Slit Measurement
YES
Measuring Range
720mm
Graduation
1mm
Thickness
0.32mm
Permanent and Resistent
to solvent
Easy to use
YES
Clear and detailed marking
YES
Logo Customizable
YES
Packing (per box)
50 ,100,500 pieces
Age Group
Adult,pregnant Women
Material
High quality PVC/Laminated
Paper non stretch
and non tear
Standard
UNICEF
Color Indicator
WHITE
Cut off points:
Severely Under- Nourished
NO
Under -Nourished
NO
Normal
NO
Reading Window &
Slit Measurement
YES
Measuring Range
720mm
Thickness
0.32mm
Permanent and Resistent
to solvent
Easy to use
YES
Clear and detailed marking
YES
Logo Customizable
YES
Packing (per box)
50 or 500 pieces
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FAQ
The most common anthropometric tools are Height Measurement, Weight Measurement, Waist Circumference, Hip Measurement and Mid upper Arm Circumference Measurement to measure malnutrition.
Early detection will help in the normal growth of a child and adult. Their immune system can be strengthened and will not be vulnerable to infection such as HIV/AIDS
Doctors, medical practitioner,nutritionist, NGO organizations use these tapes for the identification of malnutrition in both Child and Adult.Malnutrition mostly prevails in rural areas, children in low income families, poverty, famine, and due to poor feeding practices and inadequate breastfeeding
World Health Organization(WHO) and UNICEF have issued a joint statement on the standards for MUAC Tape for identification of severe acute malnutrition in infants and children.
Both are same and used for the measurement of malnutrition
There are mainly three types of MUAC Tapes:Child, Adult and Adult non color coded. The child/infant tape is used for the age group of 6 to 59 months. The Adult tape and Adult non color is used for mainly pregnant women and lactating women.
The Red color indicates Severe Malnutrition, Yellow color indicates Acute malnutrition and Green indicate Normal.
The MUAC Tapes are available in both PVC and Laminated Paper material. It follows UNICEF and WHO standards. It is non tear-able, non stretchable and water- resistant. We provide you logo customization as required
It is recommended for single use. But can be used a multiple times on the same individual.
Yes along each pack an instruction manual in English is provided. For manuals in any other language please contact info@ibismedical.net
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