Overview: The Role of Muscle Mass in GLIM Criteria

This 2022 ESPEN Fact Sheet, provides healthcare professionals with a concise and evidence-based overview of how to assess low muscle mass within the GLIM (Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition) diagnostic framework. It highlights the phenotypic criteria necessary to confirm malnutrition in adults, specifically focusing on tools and techniques to evaluate skeletal muscle mass, a critical yet often underutilized marker. Drawing from international guidelines and reference data, this resource offers a step-by-step visual guide to determining whether patients meet the GLIM criteria for malnutrition through muscle assessment.

Why This Matters for You as a Healthcare Professional

This fact sheet is a valuable tool for HCPs working in nutrition, geriatrics, critical care, and general medicine. By engaging with this resource, you'll gain:

• Clarity on diagnostic pathways using GLIM criteria

• A better understanding of measurement techniques: BIA, DXA, CT, Ultrasound, and anthropometrics

• Reference values and thresholds for identifying low muscle mass in various adult populations

• Practical guidance on what to do if certain tools or expertise are unavailable

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