Are criteria present?
1. Unintentional Weight Loss
Lost ≥ 10 lbs (4.5 kg) or ≥ 5% of body weight in past year unintentionally.
2. Exhaustion (Self-Report)
Felt that "everything I did was an effort" OR "I could not get going" for ≥ 3 days in the past week.
3. Low Physical Activity
Kcal expenditure/week below threshold (Men < 383 kcal/wk, Women < 270 kcal/wk). E.g., almost completely sedentary.
4. Slowness (Gait Speed)
Time to walk 15 feet is slow based on sex and height. (Typically < 0.8 m/s).
5. Weakness (Grip Strength)
Grip strength measured by dynamometer is in lowest 20% for sex and BMI.
Verified
Last Review: 2026
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
