CRP and Anorexia: More recently, the Asian Working Group for Cachexia (AWGC) has established criteria, defining cachexia as a weight loss > 2% over 3–6 months plus at least one of anorexia, reduced grip strength (< 28 kg for men and < 18 kg for women), or C-reactive protein (CRP) level of > 0.5 mg/dL [5].