Table 2.

Suggested criteria for assessing PEW in children with CKD

Criterion	Evaluation
Dietary intake	Poor appetite
	Protein and energy less than recommended for age
Growth	Height < 3rd centile or declining height velocity despite optimal nutrition
	BMI below 5th centile or declining
	Mid upper arm muscle circumference < 5th centile or declining
Biochemical	Albumin below normal
	CRP high