<prompt> What is the cut off value for Mid Upper Arm circumference MUAC to diagnose severe malnutrition?11.5 cms12.5 cms13.5 cms14.5 cms  <response>: Ans. A. 11.5cmsMUAC is widely used measurement and requires minimum equipment. It increases rapidly in the first year 11-16cms and then is found to be relatively stable between the ages 1 and 5 years at a value of 16-17cms. Any value below 13.5cms is abnormal and suggestive of malnutrition. However, a value below 11.5cms is suggestive of severe malnutrition. 