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Techniques and the most relevant variables used for nutritional and muscle function assessments. Note that both abnormalities are closely related since the presence of malnutrition often contributes to the occurrence of muscle dysfunction. FFMI, fat-free mass index; DEXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry; CT, computed tomography; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; CASCO, CAchexia SCOre; MCASCO, mini-CASCO score; MVV, maximum voluntary ventilation; MSV, maximum sustainable ventilation.
