<prompt> In severe acute malnutrition, arm circumference is less than in cm:11.51212.513  <response>: In children who are 6-59 months of age, severe acute malnutrition is defined asWeight-for-height -3 Z-score, orMid-upper-arm circumference 11.5 cm, orPresence of bilateral edemaRefer: Nelsons Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 301 