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What is Village Health Guide measures the state of malnutrition in an under 5 child by using- and explain in detail?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Mid Arm Circumference Midarm circumference is an age independent, easy, measure of the state of malnutrition, for children between the age group of 1-5 years. A circumference less than 12.5 cm is suggestive of moderate to severe malnutrition. o The use of Shakir's Tape has fuher simplified assessment of midarm circumference at the village level. This tape has shading in the three different colours, which indicate different levels nutrition o (M.A.0 = Mid arm circumference) Red shading signifies M.A.0 < 12.5 and is an index of malnutrition Yellow shading signifies M.A.0 = 12.5 to 13.5 and sets foh a warning Green shading signifies M.A.0 > 13.5 and is indicative of adequate nutrition.