<prompt> Shakirs tape is used in age group of:-3 months to 5 years6 months to 5 years9 months to 5 years1 year to 5 years  <response>: Mid Arm Circumference:- Field instrument used to measure Mid arm circumference is Shakirs tape Used in age group 6 months to 5years. Normal value is 13.5cms Mild to moderate PEM 12.5 -13.5 cms Severe PEM 12.5 cms 