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Proteinâenergy wasting (PEW) is the state of decreased body stores of protein and energy fuels (that is, body protein and fat masses). This abnormality is often associated with diminished functional capacity related to metabolic stresses.
Cachexia is a severe form of. proteinâenergy wasting that occurs infrequently in kidney. disease. Proteinâenergy wasting is diagnosed if three. characteristics are present (low serum levels of albumin, transthyretin, or cholesterol), reduced body mass (low or. reduced body or fat mass or weight loss with reduced. intake of protein and energy), and reduced muscle mass.