Mid-upper arm circumference as a substitute for body mass index in the assessment of nutritional status among adults in eastern Sudan

• Main Authors: Imad R. Musa (Author), Saeed M. Omar (Author), Ishag Adam (Author)
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• 出版: BMC, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Body mass index (BMI) remains the most used indicator of nutritional status despite the presence of a potentially credible alternative. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is an anthropometric measure that requires simple equipment and minimal training. The aim of this study was t...