MUAC and CC were measured to the nearest 1 mm using a plastic tape measure. AMC was calculated as follows: MUAC (cm) − (0.314 × triceps skinfold [TSF]). The TSF was measured to the nearest 2 mm ...

However, there are more specific tools for use when it is not possible to weigh or measure the patient. These include mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), skin-fold thickness measurements such as the ...