| BCM | Body composition monitor |
| BF | Body fat |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| CKD | Chronic kidney disease |
| CRP | C-reactive protein |
| CVD | Cardiovascular diseases |
| DEXA | Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| ESRD | End-stage renal disease |
| FM | Fat mass |
| HD | Hemodialysis |
| HrQoL | Health related quality of life |
| HGS | Hand grip strength |
| LBM | Lean body mass |
| MAMC | Mid arm muscular circumference |
| MNA | Mini-Nutritional Assessment |
| PD | Peritoneal dialysis |
| RCT | Randomized clinical trial |
| RRT | Renal replacement therapy |
| sALB | Serum Albumin |
| SD | Standard deviation |
| SMI | Skeletal muscle mass |
| QoL | Quality of life |
| WC | Waist circumference |
| 6MWT | 6 min walk test |
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