MUAC tapes are predominately used to measure the upper arm circumference of children but also that of pregnant women, helping identify malnutrition. There are different types of MUAC tape available. It is based on UNICEF guidelines and marked with colors to easily identify thedegree of acute malnutrition, moderate acute malnutrition and the imminent risk of acute malnutrition, Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measures muscle and fat mass in children, which is an important indicator of their nutritional status.