Purpose Mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC) is considered an alternative screening method for obesity. The aims of this investigation were to examine the ability of MUAC to correctly identify children with elevated body mass index (BMI) and to determine the best MUAC cutoff point for identification of children with high BMI. MethodsAnthropometric measurements (height, weight, and MUAC) from a cross-sectional sample of 7,921 Pakistani... |