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Pre-knowledge assessment
Choose the most appropriate answer.
1. Which of the indices is best used for rapid assessment and screening of acute malnutrition in young children living in the community?
a) MUAC
b) Weight-for-height
c) Length-for-age
d) Weight-for-age
Feedback 
The correct answer is a). MUAC is simple, practical and less labour intensive compared with weight-for-height and can be used for rapid assessment and screening of communities for children with SAM. It is as effective as weight-for-height for identifying children at greatest risk of dying.
