- Has a BMI < 20 kg/m^2 and has lost more than 5% of their body weight in the previous months, and 4 out of the following are present: a) decreased muscle strength b) fatigue or reduced physical activity c) anorexia d) low muscle mass e) CRP greater than (>) 7 mg/L 6) hemoglobin (Hb) <12 gram per deciliters (g/dL) f) serum albumin < 3.0 g/dL