Before revision: Diagnosis Diagnostic guidelines and criteria have only recently been proposed despite the prevalence of cachexia and varying criteria , the primary features of cachexia include progressive depletion of muscle and fat mass, reduced food intake, abnormal metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and fat, reduced quality of life, and increased physical impairment.
After revision: Diagnosis Diagnostic guidelines and criteria have only recently been proposed despite the prevalence of cachexia and varying criteria ;to differentiate from sarcopenia the primary features of cachexia include progressive depletion of muscle and fat mass, reduced food intake, abnormal metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and fat, reduced quality of life, and increased physical impairment.